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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,274.76, 196,914.42 and 41,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,274.76, 196,914.42 and 41,315.25 is: 61,973.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,274.76 : 196,914.42 = 41,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,274.76/196,914.42 = 41,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,274.76x = 196,914.42 × 41,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,274.76x = 8,135,568,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135,568,490.91/131,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,973.59

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