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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,317.05, 195,726.41 and 123,842.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,317.05, 195,726.41 and 123,842.97 is: 184,586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,317.05 : 195,726.41 = 123,842.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,317.05/195,726.41 = 123,842.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,317.05x = 195,726.41 × 123,842.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,317.05x = 24,239,339,302.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,239,339,302.62/131,317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,586.38

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