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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,485, 197,227.50 and 43,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,485, 197,227.50 and 43,933 is: 65,899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,485 : 197,227.50 = 43,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,485/197,227.50 = 43,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,485x = 197,227.50 × 43,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,485x = 8,664,795,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,664,795,757.50/131,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,899.50

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