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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,350.44, 196,859.52 and 83,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,350.44, 196,859.52 and 83,947.26 is: 125,814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,350.44 : 196,859.52 = 83,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,350.44/196,859.52 = 83,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,350.44x = 196,859.52 × 83,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,350.44x = 16,525,817,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525,817,308.92/131,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,814.71

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