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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,725.31, 646,120.76 and 131,231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,725.31, 646,120.76 and 131,231.45 is: 196,857.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,725.31 : 646,120.76 = 131,231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,725.31/646,120.76 = 131,231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,725.31x = 646,120.76 × 131,231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,725.31x = 84,791,364,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,791,364,209.90/430,725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,857.17

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