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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,261.74, 196,844.31 and 46,999.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,261.74, 196,844.31 and 46,999.06 is: 70,481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,261.74 : 196,844.31 = 46,999.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,261.74/196,844.31 = 46,999.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,261.74x = 196,844.31 × 46,999.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,261.74x = 9,251,497,044.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,251,497,044.24/131,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,481.29

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