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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,427.70, 197,141.55 and 89,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,427.70, 197,141.55 and 89,955.70 is: 134,933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,427.70 : 197,141.55 = 89,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,427.70/197,141.55 = 89,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,427.70x = 197,141.55 × 89,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,427.70x = 17,734,006,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734,006,129.34/131,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,933.55

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