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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,446.20, 197,169.30 and 96,454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,446.20, 197,169.30 and 96,454.20 is: 144,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,446.20 : 197,169.30 = 96,454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,446.20/197,169.30 = 96,454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,446.20x = 197,169.30 × 96,454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,446.20x = 19,017,807,096.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,017,807,096.06/131,446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,681.30

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