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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,427.60, 197,141.40 and 114,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,427.60, 197,141.40 and 114,320.40 is: 171,480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,427.60 : 197,141.40 = 114,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,427.60/197,141.40 = 114,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,427.60x = 197,141.40 × 114,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,427.60x = 22,537,283,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537,283,704.56/131,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,480.60

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