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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,644.93, 197,270.43 and 78,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,644.93, 197,270.43 and 78,996.55 is: 118,376.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,644.93 : 197,270.43 = 78,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,644.93/197,270.43 = 78,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,644.93x = 197,270.43 × 78,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,644.93x = 15,583,683,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,583,683,387.02/131,644.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,376.63

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