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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,243.56, 196,569.89 and 91,975.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,243.56, 196,569.89 and 91,975.98 is: 137,756.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,243.56 : 196,569.89 = 91,975.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,243.56/196,569.89 = 91,975.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,243.56x = 196,569.89 × 91,975.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,243.56x = 18,079,708,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,079,708,271.24/131,243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,756.92

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