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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,179.40, 765,269.10 and 131,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,179.40, 765,269.10 and 131,099.40 is: 196,649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,179.40 : 765,269.10 = 131,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,179.40/765,269.10 = 131,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,179.40x = 765,269.10 × 131,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,179.40x = 100,326,319,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,326,319,848.54/510,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,649.10

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