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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,161.80, 196,940.70 and 104,788.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,161.80, 196,940.70 and 104,788.20 is: 157,340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,161.80 : 196,940.70 = 104,788.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,161.80/196,940.70 = 104,788.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,161.80x = 196,940.70 × 104,788.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,161.80x = 20,637,061,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,637,061,459.74/131,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,340.49

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