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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,167.46, 196,729.17 and 36,407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,167.46, 196,729.17 and 36,407.27 is: 54,604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,167.46 : 196,729.17 = 36,407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,167.46/196,729.17 = 36,407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,167.46x = 196,729.17 × 36,407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,167.46x = 7,162,371,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162,371,025.42/131,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,604.79

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