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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,273.76, 196,912.92 and 41,314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,273.76, 196,912.92 and 41,314.25 is: 61,972.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,273.76 : 196,912.92 = 41,314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,273.76/196,912.92 = 41,314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,273.76x = 196,912.92 × 41,314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,273.76x = 8,135,310,252.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135,310,252.32/131,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,972.10

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