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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,465.92, 197,248.56 and 78,912.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,465.92, 197,248.56 and 78,912.04 is: 118,397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,465.92 : 197,248.56 = 78,912.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,465.92/197,248.56 = 78,912.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,465.92x = 197,248.56 × 78,912.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,465.92x = 15,565,286,256.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,565,286,256.66/131,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,397.88

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