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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,157.48, 196,687.98 and 46,894.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,157.48, 196,687.98 and 46,894.88 is: 70,325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,157.48 : 196,687.98 = 46,894.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,157.48/196,687.98 = 46,894.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,157.48x = 196,687.98 × 46,894.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,157.48x = 9,223,659,219.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,223,659,219.54/131,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,325.07

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