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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,323.80, 196,985.70 and 78,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,323.80, 196,985.70 and 78,835.80 is: 118,253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,323.80 : 196,985.70 = 78,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,323.80/196,985.70 = 78,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,323.80x = 196,985.70 × 78,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,323.80x = 15,529,525,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529,525,248.06/131,323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,253.70

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