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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,139.84, 196,664.32 and 51,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,139.84, 196,664.32 and 51,159.04 is: 76,720.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,139.84 : 196,664.32 = 51,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,139.84/196,664.32 = 51,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,139.84x = 196,664.32 × 51,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,139.84x = 10,061,157,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061,157,813.45/131,139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,720.83

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