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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,721.40, 197,006.10 and 117,782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,721.40, 197,006.10 and 117,782.20 is: 176,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,721.40 : 197,006.10 = 117,782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,721.40/197,006.10 = 117,782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,721.40x = 197,006.10 × 117,782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,721.40x = 23,203,811,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,203,811,871.42/131,721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,158.25

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