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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,170.29, 195,732.41 and 117,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,170.29, 195,732.41 and 117,033.14 is: 174,636.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,170.29 : 195,732.41 = 117,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,170.29/195,732.41 = 117,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,170.29x = 195,732.41 × 117,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,170.29x = 22,907,176,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907,176,978.24/131,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,636.93

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