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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,013.98, 196,562.51 and 46,772.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,013.98, 196,562.51 and 46,772.33 is: 70,173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,013.98 : 196,562.51 = 46,772.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,013.98/196,562.51 = 46,772.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,013.98x = 196,562.51 × 46,772.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,013.98x = 9,193,686,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193,686,840.89/131,013.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,173.33

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