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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,044.60, 196,712.70 and 71,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,044.60, 196,712.70 and 71,995.60 is: 108,073.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,044.60 : 196,712.70 = 71,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,044.60/196,712.70 = 71,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,044.60x = 196,712.70 × 71,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,044.60x = 14,162,448,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162,448,864.12/131,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,073.50

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