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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,497.54, 197,187.98 and 81,575.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,497.54, 197,187.98 and 81,575.62 is: 122,327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,497.54 : 197,187.98 = 81,575.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,497.54/197,187.98 = 81,575.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,497.54x = 197,187.98 × 81,575.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,497.54x = 16,085,731,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,085,731,725.05/131,497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,327.24

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