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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,325.90, 197,134.65 and 81,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,325.90, 197,134.65 and 81,462.30 is: 122,283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,325.90 : 197,134.65 = 81,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,325.90/197,134.65 = 81,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,325.90x = 197,134.65 × 81,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,325.90x = 16,059,041,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,059,041,998.70/131,325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,283.89

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