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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,391.46, 197,063.34 and 46,014.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,391.46, 197,063.34 and 46,014.85 is: 69,013.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,391.46 : 197,063.34 = 46,014.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,391.46/197,063.34 = 46,014.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,391.46x = 197,063.34 × 46,014.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,391.46x = 9,067,840,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,067,840,030.60/131,391.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,013.92

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