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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,427.60, 197,141.40 and 130,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,427.60, 197,141.40 and 130,045.20 is: 195,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,427.60 : 197,141.40 = 130,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,427.60/197,141.40 = 130,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,427.60x = 197,141.40 × 130,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,427.60x = 25,637,292,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,637,292,791.28/131,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,067.80

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