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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,444.60, 197,166.90 and 120,558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,444.60, 197,166.90 and 120,558.20 is: 180,837.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,444.60 : 197,166.90 = 120,558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,444.60/197,166.90 = 120,558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,444.60x = 197,166.90 × 120,558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,444.60x = 23,770,086,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,770,086,563.58/131,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,837.30

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