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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,668.59, 197,115.16 and 81,587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,668.59, 197,115.16 and 81,587.73 is: 122,141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,668.59 : 197,115.16 = 81,587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,668.59/197,115.16 = 81,587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,668.59x = 197,115.16 × 81,587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,668.59x = 16,082,178,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082,178,452.99/131,668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,141.34

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