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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,324.57, 196,703.91 and 88,972.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,324.57, 196,703.91 and 88,972.29 is: 133,266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,324.57 : 196,703.91 = 88,972.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,324.57/196,703.91 = 88,972.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,324.57x = 196,703.91 × 88,972.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,324.57x = 17,501,196,119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501,196,119.46/131,324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,266.73

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