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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,244.66, 196,962.48 and 52,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,244.66, 196,962.48 and 52,381.44 is: 78,610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,244.66 : 196,962.48 = 52,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,244.66/196,962.48 = 52,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,244.66x = 196,962.48 × 52,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,244.66x = 10,317,178,328.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,317,178,328.37/131,244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,610.27

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