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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,427.20, 197,140.80 and 89,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,427.20, 197,140.80 and 89,955.20 is: 134,932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,427.20 : 197,140.80 = 89,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,427.20/197,140.80 = 89,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,427.20x = 197,140.80 × 89,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,427.20x = 17,733,840,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,733,840,092.16/131,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,932.80

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