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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,612.60, 197,159.70 and 78,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,612.60, 197,159.70 and 78,865.40 is: 118,142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,612.60 : 197,159.70 = 78,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,612.60/197,159.70 = 78,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,612.60x = 197,159.70 × 78,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,612.60x = 15,549,078,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549,078,604.38/131,612.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,142.78

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