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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,477.76, 197,047.20 and 114,542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,477.76, 197,047.20 and 114,542.28 is: 171,665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,477.76 : 197,047.20 = 114,542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,477.76/197,047.20 = 114,542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,477.76x = 197,047.20 × 114,542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,477.76x = 22,570,235,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,235,555.62/131,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,665.81

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