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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,091.50, 696,253.90 and 131,667.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,091.50, 696,253.90 and 131,667.50 is: 197,534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,091.50 : 696,253.90 = 131,667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,091.50/696,253.90 = 131,667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,091.50x = 696,253.90 × 131,667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,091.50x = 91,674,010,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,674,010,378.25/464,091.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,534.34

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