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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,266.62, 196,898.76 and 41,316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,266.62, 196,898.76 and 41,316.12 is: 61,973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,266.62 : 196,898.76 = 41,316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,266.62/196,898.76 = 41,316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,266.62x = 196,898.76 × 41,316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,266.62x = 8,135,092,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135,092,796.01/131,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,973.81

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