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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,233.61, 196,849.14 and 60,136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,233.61, 196,849.14 and 60,136.09 is: 90,203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,233.61 : 196,849.14 = 60,136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,233.61/196,849.14 = 60,136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,233.61x = 196,849.14 × 60,136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,233.61x = 11,837,737,919.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,837,737,919.90/131,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,203.55

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