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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,939.14, 701,908.94 and 131,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,939.14, 701,908.94 and 131,029.52 is: 196,544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,939.14 : 701,908.94 = 131,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,939.14/701,908.94 = 131,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,939.14x = 701,908.94 × 131,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,939.14x = 91,970,788,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,970,788,309.94/467,939.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,544.34

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