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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,142.13, 195,966.59 and 98,471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,142.13, 195,966.59 and 98,471.32 is: 147,146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,142.13 : 195,966.59 = 98,471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,142.13/195,966.59 = 98,471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,142.13x = 195,966.59 × 98,471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,142.13x = 19,297,088,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,297,088,793.20/131,142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,146.37

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