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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,036.70, 196,555.05 and 120,899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,036.70, 196,555.05 and 120,899.10 is: 181,348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,036.70 : 196,555.05 = 120,899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,036.70/196,555.05 = 120,899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,036.70x = 196,555.05 × 120,899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,036.70x = 23,763,328,645.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,763,328,645.46/131,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,348.65

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