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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,368.92, 197,117.77 and 81,435.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,368.92, 197,117.77 and 81,435.79 is: 122,193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,368.92 : 197,117.77 = 81,435.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,368.92/197,117.77 = 81,435.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,368.92x = 197,117.77 × 81,435.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,368.92x = 16,052,441,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,441,322.99/131,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,193.60

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