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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,168.23, 196,793.86 and 46,926.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,168.23, 196,793.86 and 46,926.53 is: 70,404.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,168.23 : 196,793.86 = 46,926.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,168.23/196,793.86 = 46,926.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,168.23x = 196,793.86 × 46,926.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,168.23x = 9,234,852,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234,852,604.52/131,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,404.64

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