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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,169.79, 195,731.66 and 117,032.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,169.79, 195,731.66 and 117,032.64 is: 174,636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,169.79 : 195,731.66 = 117,032.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,169.79/195,731.66 = 117,032.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,169.79x = 195,731.66 × 117,032.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,169.79x = 22,906,992,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,906,992,901.38/131,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,636.19

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