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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,214.12, 197,161.38 and 114,618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,214.12, 197,161.38 and 114,618.84 is: 172,225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,214.12 : 197,161.38 = 114,618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,214.12/197,161.38 = 114,618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,214.12x = 197,161.38 × 114,618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,214.12x = 22,598,408,668.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598,408,668.40/131,214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,225.43

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