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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,663.10, 197,579.70 and 72,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,663.10, 197,579.70 and 72,541.20 is: 108,858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,663.10 : 197,579.70 = 72,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,663.10/197,579.70 = 72,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,663.10x = 197,579.70 × 72,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,663.10x = 14,332,668,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,332,668,533.64/131,663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,858.66

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