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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,145.40, 197,106.90 and 114,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,145.40, 197,106.90 and 114,038.20 is: 171,395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,145.40 : 197,106.90 = 114,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,145.40/197,106.90 = 114,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,145.40x = 197,106.90 × 114,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,145.40x = 22,477,716,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,477,716,083.58/131,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,395.38

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