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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,241.56, 196,566.89 and 91,973.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,241.56, 196,566.89 and 91,973.98 is: 137,753.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,241.56 : 196,566.89 = 91,973.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,241.56/196,566.89 = 91,973.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,241.56x = 196,566.89 × 91,973.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,241.56x = 18,079,038,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,079,038,226.69/131,241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,753.91

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