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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,319.91, 196,664.22 and 74,989.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,319.91, 196,664.22 and 74,989.48 is: 112,303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,319.91 : 196,664.22 = 74,989.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,319.91/196,664.22 = 74,989.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,319.91x = 196,664.22 × 74,989.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,319.91x = 14,747,747,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,747,747,127.28/131,319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,303.97

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