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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,133.59, 195,953.86 and 98,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,133.59, 195,953.86 and 98,462.80 is: 147,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,133.59 : 195,953.86 = 98,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,133.59/195,953.86 = 98,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,133.59x = 195,953.86 × 98,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,133.59x = 19,294,165,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,294,165,972.57/131,133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,133.67

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