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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,217.39, 196,829.10 and 46,983.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,217.39, 196,829.10 and 46,983.33 is: 70,476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,217.39 : 196,829.10 = 46,983.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,217.39/196,829.10 = 46,983.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,217.39x = 196,829.10 × 46,983.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,217.39x = 9,247,686,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,247,686,558.90/131,217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,476.07

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