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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,738.80, 197,147.40 and 120,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,738.80, 197,147.40 and 120,679.60 is: 180,597.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,738.80 : 197,147.40 = 120,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,738.80/197,147.40 = 120,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,738.80x = 197,147.40 × 120,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,738.80x = 23,791,669,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791,669,373.04/131,738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,597.28

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