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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,214.73, 196,853.33 and 42,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,214.73, 196,853.33 and 42,468.24 is: 63,712.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,214.73 : 196,853.33 = 42,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,214.73/196,853.33 = 42,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,214.73x = 196,853.33 × 42,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,214.73x = 8,360,014,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,360,014,463.24/131,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,712.47

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