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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,016.23, 196,565.88 and 46,774.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,016.23, 196,565.88 and 46,774.59 is: 70,176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,016.23 : 196,565.88 = 46,774.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,016.23/196,565.88 = 46,774.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,016.23x = 196,565.88 × 46,774.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,016.23x = 9,194,288,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,194,288,444.99/131,016.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,176.71

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