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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,541.78, 795,812.72 and 131,190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,541.78, 795,812.72 and 131,190.10 is: 196,785.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,541.78 : 795,812.72 = 131,190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,541.78/795,812.72 = 131,190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,541.78x = 795,812.72 × 131,190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,541.78x = 104,402,750,318.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,402,750,318.07/530,541.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,785.16

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