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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,277.20, 196,915.80 and 61,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,277.20, 196,915.80 and 61,163.60 is: 91,745.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,277.20 : 196,915.80 = 61,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,277.20/196,915.80 = 61,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,277.20x = 196,915.80 × 61,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,277.20x = 12,044,079,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,044,079,224.88/131,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,745.40

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