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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,487, 197,230.50 and 43,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,487, 197,230.50 and 43,935 is: 65,902.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,487 : 197,230.50 = 43,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,487/197,230.50 = 43,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,487x = 197,230.50 × 43,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,487x = 8,665,322,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665,322,017.50/131,487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,902.50

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