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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,236.14, 196,941.06 and 72,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,236.14, 196,941.06 and 72,113 is: 108,217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,236.14 : 196,941.06 = 72,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,236.14/196,941.06 = 72,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,236.14x = 196,941.06 × 72,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,236.14x = 14,202,010,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,202,010,659.78/131,236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,217.22

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