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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,438.40, 197,157.60 and 81,574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,438.40, 197,157.60 and 81,574.80 is: 122,362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,438.40 : 197,157.60 = 81,574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,438.40/197,157.60 = 81,574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,438.40x = 197,157.60 × 81,574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,438.40x = 16,083,091,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,083,091,788.48/131,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,362.20

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