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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,985.80, 617,978.70 and 131,531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,985.80, 617,978.70 and 131,531.40 is: 197,297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,985.80 : 617,978.70 = 131,531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,985.80/617,978.70 = 131,531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,985.80x = 617,978.70 × 131,531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,985.80x = 81,283,603,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,283,603,581.18/411,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,297.10

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