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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,211.13, 744,227.44 and 131,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,211.13, 744,227.44 and 131,475.20 is: 197,189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,211.13 : 744,227.44 = 131,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,211.13/744,227.44 = 131,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,211.13x = 744,227.44 × 131,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,211.13x = 97,847,447,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,847,447,469.66/496,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,189.14

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