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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,541.59, 797,315.55 and 132,182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,541.59, 797,315.55 and 132,182.36 is: 198,274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,541.59 : 797,315.55 = 132,182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,541.59/797,315.55 = 132,182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,541.59x = 797,315.55 × 132,182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,541.59x = 105,391,051,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,391,051,063.70/531,541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,274.33

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