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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,294.46, 196,941.69 and 104,875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,294.46, 196,941.69 and 104,875.50 is: 157,313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,294.46 : 196,941.69 = 104,875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,294.46/196,941.69 = 104,875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,294.46x = 196,941.69 × 104,875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,294.46x = 20,654,358,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,654,358,209.60/131,294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,313.25

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