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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,968.87, 196,590.73 and 116,071.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,968.87, 196,590.73 and 116,071.30 is: 174,228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,968.87 : 196,590.73 = 116,071.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,968.87/196,590.73 = 116,071.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,968.87x = 196,590.73 × 116,071.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,968.87x = 22,818,541,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,818,541,599.05/130,968.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,228.74

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