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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,169.23, 196,795.36 and 46,927.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,169.23, 196,795.36 and 46,927.53 is: 70,406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,169.23 : 196,795.36 = 46,927.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,169.23/196,795.36 = 46,927.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,169.23x = 196,795.36 × 46,927.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,169.23x = 9,235,120,160.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235,120,160.26/131,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,406.15

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