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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,444.70, 197,167.05 and 81,678.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,444.70, 197,167.05 and 81,678.30 is: 122,517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,444.70 : 197,167.05 = 81,678.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,444.70/197,167.05 = 81,678.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,444.70x = 197,167.05 × 81,678.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,444.70x = 16,104,269,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104,269,460.02/131,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,517.45

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