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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,015.23, 196,564.38 and 46,773.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,015.23, 196,564.38 and 46,773.59 is: 70,175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,015.23 : 196,564.38 = 46,773.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,015.23/196,564.38 = 46,773.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,015.23x = 196,564.38 × 46,773.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,015.23x = 9,194,020,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,194,020,735.90/131,015.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,175.21

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