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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,008.79, 196,554.73 and 46,767.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,008.79, 196,554.73 and 46,767.15 is: 70,165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,008.79 : 196,554.73 = 46,767.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,008.79/196,554.73 = 46,767.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,008.79x = 196,554.73 × 46,767.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,008.79x = 9,192,304,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,192,304,307.28/131,008.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,165.55

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