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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,027.56, 196,149.62 and 80,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,027.56, 196,149.62 and 80,266.68 is: 120,160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,027.56 : 196,149.62 = 80,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,027.56/196,149.62 = 80,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,027.56x = 196,149.62 × 80,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,027.56x = 15,744,278,981.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,744,278,981.33/131,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,160.06

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