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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,140.13, 195,963.61 and 98,469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,140.13, 195,963.61 and 98,469.32 is: 147,143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,140.13 : 195,963.61 = 98,469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,140.13/195,963.61 = 98,469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,140.13x = 195,963.61 × 98,469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,140.13x = 19,296,403,421.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,296,403,421.45/131,140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,143.39

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