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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,231.82, 196,799.31 and 46,969.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,231.82, 196,799.31 and 46,969.14 is: 70,436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,231.82 : 196,799.31 = 46,969.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,231.82/196,799.31 = 46,969.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,231.82x = 196,799.31 × 46,969.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,231.82x = 9,243,494,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,243,494,343.29/131,231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,436.38

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