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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,565.62, 197,360.85 and 36,795.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,565.62, 197,360.85 and 36,795.77 is: 55,197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,565.62 : 197,360.85 = 36,795.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,565.62/197,360.85 = 36,795.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,565.62x = 197,360.85 × 36,795.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,565.62x = 7,262,044,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,262,044,334.89/131,565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,197.13

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