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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,101.83, 196,652.97 and 56,173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,101.83, 196,652.97 and 56,173.41 is: 84,260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,101.83 : 196,652.97 = 56,173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,101.83/196,652.97 = 56,173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,101.83x = 196,652.97 × 56,173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,101.83x = 11,046,667,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,046,667,911.53/131,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,260.21

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