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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,758.85, 197,639.95 and 46,372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,758.85, 197,639.95 and 46,372.30 is: 69,559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,758.85 : 197,639.95 = 46,372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,758.85/197,639.95 = 46,372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,758.85x = 197,639.95 × 46,372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,758.85x = 9,165,018,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,165,018,530.30/131,758.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,559.03

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