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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,297.46, 196,946.19 and 104,878.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,297.46, 196,946.19 and 104,878.50 is: 157,317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,297.46 : 196,946.19 = 104,878.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,297.46/196,946.19 = 104,878.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,297.46x = 196,946.19 × 104,878.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,297.46x = 20,655,420,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,655,420,987.92/131,297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,317.75

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