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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,868.60, 758,802.90 and 131,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,868.60, 758,802.90 and 131,891.60 is: 197,837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,868.60 : 758,802.90 = 131,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,868.60/758,802.90 = 131,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,868.60x = 758,802.90 × 131,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,868.60x = 100,079,728,565.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,079,728,565.64/505,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,837.40

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