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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,172.40, 196,462.56 and 91,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,172.40, 196,462.56 and 91,904.80 is: 137,649.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,172.40 : 196,462.56 = 91,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,172.40/196,462.56 = 91,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,172.40x = 196,462.56 × 91,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,172.40x = 18,055,852,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,055,852,284.29/131,172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,649.78

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