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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,473.60, 197,210.40 and 78,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,473.60, 197,210.40 and 78,251.20 is: 117,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,473.60 : 197,210.40 = 78,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,473.60/197,210.40 = 78,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,473.60x = 197,210.40 × 78,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,473.60x = 15,431,950,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431,950,452.48/131,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,376.80

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