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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,509.44, 197,265.60 and 38,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,509.44, 197,265.60 and 38,016 is: 57,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,509.44 : 197,265.60 = 38,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,509.44/197,265.60 = 38,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,509.44x = 197,265.60 × 38,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,509.44x = 7,499,249,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499,249,049.60/131,509.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,024.42

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