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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,472.70, 197,209.05 and 81,706.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,472.70, 197,209.05 and 81,706.30 is: 122,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,472.70 : 197,209.05 = 81,706.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,472.70/197,209.05 = 81,706.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,472.70x = 197,209.05 × 81,706.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,472.70x = 16,113,221,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113,221,802.02/131,472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,559.45

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