Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,427.30, 197,140.95 and 91,337.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 131,427.30, 197,140.95 and 91,337.70 is: 137,006.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,427.30 : 197,140.95 = 91,337.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,427.30/197,140.95 = 91,337.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,427.30x = 197,140.95 × 91,337.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,427.30x = 18,006,400,948.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,006,400,948.82/131,427.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,006.55
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