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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,413.60, 197,120.40 and 130,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,413.60, 197,120.40 and 130,031.20 is: 195,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,413.60 : 197,120.40 = 130,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,413.60/197,120.40 = 130,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,413.60x = 197,120.40 × 130,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,413.60x = 25,631,802,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,631,802,156.48/131,413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,046.80

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