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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,483, 197,224.50 and 43,931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,483, 197,224.50 and 43,931 is: 65,896.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,483 : 197,224.50 = 43,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,483/197,224.50 = 43,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,483x = 197,224.50 × 43,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,483x = 8,664,269,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,664,269,509.50/131,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,896.50

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