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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,233.68, 196,667.52 and 99,186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,233.68, 196,667.52 and 99,186.44 is: 148,641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,233.68 : 196,667.52 = 99,186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,233.68/196,667.52 = 99,186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,233.68x = 196,667.52 × 99,186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,233.68x = 19,506,750,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,506,750,923.40/131,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,641.35

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