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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,472.30, 197,208.45 and 124,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,472.30, 197,208.45 and 124,214.70 is: 186,322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,472.30 : 197,208.45 = 124,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,472.30/197,208.45 = 124,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,472.30x = 197,208.45 × 124,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,472.30x = 24,496,188,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,496,188,454.22/131,472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,322.05

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