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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,462.20, 197,193.30 and 117,638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,462.20, 197,193.30 and 117,638.20 is: 176,457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,462.20 : 197,193.30 = 117,638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,462.20/197,193.30 = 117,638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,462.20x = 197,193.30 × 117,638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,462.20x = 23,197,464,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,197,464,864.06/131,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,457.30

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