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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,137.60, 196,803.60 and 96,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,137.60, 196,803.60 and 96,145.60 is: 144,289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,137.60 : 196,803.60 = 96,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,137.60/196,803.60 = 96,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,137.60x = 196,803.60 × 96,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,137.60x = 18,921,800,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921,800,204.16/131,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,289.66

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