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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,213.80, 196,820.70 and 72,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,213.80, 196,820.70 and 72,164.80 is: 108,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,213.80 : 196,820.70 = 72,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,213.80/196,820.70 = 72,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,213.80x = 196,820.70 × 72,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,213.80x = 14,203,526,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,203,526,451.36/131,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,247.20

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