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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,658.54, 197,507.25 and 38,152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,658.54, 197,507.25 and 38,152.14 is: 57,233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,658.54 : 197,507.25 = 38,152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,658.54/197,507.25 = 38,152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,658.54x = 197,507.25 × 38,152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,658.54x = 7,535,324,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,535,324,253.02/131,658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,233.84

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