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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,511.24, 197,241.12 and 109,466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,511.24, 197,241.12 and 109,466.28 is: 164,177.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,511.24 : 197,241.12 = 109,466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,511.24/197,241.12 = 109,466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,511.24x = 197,241.12 × 109,466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,511.24x = 21,591,251,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,591,251,669.43/131,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,177.99

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