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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,016.12, 196,565.74 and 46,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,016.12, 196,565.74 and 46,774.44 is: 70,176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,016.12 : 196,565.74 = 46,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,016.12/196,565.74 = 46,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,016.12x = 196,565.74 × 46,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,016.12x = 9,194,252,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,194,252,411.69/131,016.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,176.50

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