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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,986.46, 196,184.29 and 91,718.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,986.46, 196,184.29 and 91,718.88 is: 137,371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,986.46 : 196,184.29 = 91,718.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,986.46/196,184.29 = 91,718.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,986.46x = 196,184.29 × 91,718.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,986.46x = 17,993,803,352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,993,803,352.40/130,986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,371.48

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