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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,661.54, 197,511.75 and 38,155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,661.54, 197,511.75 and 38,155.14 is: 57,238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,661.54 : 197,511.75 = 38,155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,661.54/197,511.75 = 38,155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,661.54x = 197,511.75 × 38,155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,661.54x = 7,536,088,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,536,088,472.90/131,661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,238.34

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