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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,358.68, 647,038.02 and 131,840.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,358.68, 647,038.02 and 131,840.12 is: 197,760.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,358.68 : 647,038.02 = 131,840.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,358.68/647,038.02 = 131,840.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,358.68x = 647,038.02 × 131,840.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,358.68x = 85,305,570,201.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,305,570,201.36/431,358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,760.18

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