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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,732.13, 197,606.97 and 46,332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,732.13, 197,606.97 and 46,332.73 is: 69,502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,732.13 : 197,606.97 = 46,332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,732.13/197,606.97 = 46,332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,732.13x = 197,606.97 × 46,332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,732.13x = 9,155,670,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,155,670,387.13/131,732.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,502.18

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