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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,627.40, 196,865.10 and 117,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,627.40, 196,865.10 and 117,688.20 is: 176,017.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,627.40 : 196,865.10 = 117,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,627.40/196,865.10 = 117,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,627.40x = 196,865.10 × 117,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,627.40x = 23,168,699,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168,699,261.82/131,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,017.30

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