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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,730.63, 197,604.72 and 46,331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,730.63, 197,604.72 and 46,331.23 is: 69,499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,730.63 : 197,604.72 = 46,331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,730.63/197,604.72 = 46,331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,730.63x = 197,604.72 × 46,331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,730.63x = 9,155,269,731.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,155,269,731.41/131,730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,499.93

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