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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,288.58, 196,932.87 and 104,869.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,288.58, 196,932.87 and 104,869.62 is: 157,304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,288.58 : 196,932.87 = 104,869.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,288.58/196,932.87 = 104,869.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,288.58x = 196,932.87 × 104,869.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,288.58x = 20,652,275,242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,652,275,242.41/131,288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,304.43

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