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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,519.60, 197,279.40 and 36,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,519.60, 197,279.40 and 36,749.60 is: 55,124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,519.60 : 197,279.40 = 36,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,519.60/197,279.40 = 36,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,519.60x = 197,279.40 × 36,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,519.60x = 7,249,939,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,249,939,038.24/131,519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,124.40

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