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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,225.36, 196,872.46 and 41,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,225.36, 196,872.46 and 41,264.44 is: 61,907.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,225.36 : 196,872.46 = 41,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,225.36/196,872.46 = 41,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,225.36x = 196,872.46 × 41,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,225.36x = 8,123,831,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,831,217.98/131,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,907.48

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