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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,983.46, 196,179.79 and 91,715.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,983.46, 196,179.79 and 91,715.88 is: 137,366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,983.46 : 196,179.79 = 91,715.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,983.46/196,179.79 = 91,715.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,983.46x = 196,179.79 × 91,715.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,983.46x = 17,992,802,078.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,992,802,078.07/130,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,366.98

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