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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,638.68, 197,385.03 and 61,479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,638.68, 197,385.03 and 61,479.72 is: 92,185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,638.68 : 197,385.03 = 61,479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,638.68/197,385.03 = 61,479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,638.68x = 197,385.03 × 61,479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,638.68x = 12,135,176,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,135,176,376.59/131,638.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,185.49

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