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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,240.54, 196,947.66 and 72,117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,240.54, 196,947.66 and 72,117.38 is: 108,223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,240.54 : 196,947.66 = 72,117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,240.54/196,947.66 = 72,117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,240.54x = 196,947.66 × 72,117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,240.54x = 14,203,349,236.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,203,349,236.33/131,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,223.79

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