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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,217.48, 196,835.08 and 44,628.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,217.48, 196,835.08 and 44,628.09 is: 66,945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,217.48 : 196,835.08 = 44,628.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,217.48/196,835.08 = 44,628.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,217.48x = 196,835.08 × 44,628.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,217.48x = 8,784,373,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,784,373,665.40/131,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,945.15

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