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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,609.07, 197,413.61 and 38,114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,609.07, 197,413.61 and 38,114.82 is: 57,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,609.07 : 197,413.61 = 38,114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,609.07/197,413.61 = 38,114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,609.07x = 197,413.61 × 38,114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,609.07x = 7,524,384,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524,384,020.13/131,609.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,172.23

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