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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,234.68, 196,669.01 and 99,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,234.68, 196,669.01 and 99,187.44 is: 148,642.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,234.68 : 196,669.01 = 99,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,234.68/196,669.01 = 99,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,234.68x = 196,669.01 × 99,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,234.68x = 19,507,095,629.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507,095,629.23/131,234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,642.84

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