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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,787, 197,292.78 and 81,706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,787, 197,292.78 and 81,706.32 is: 122,319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,787 : 197,292.78 = 81,706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,787/197,292.78 = 81,706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,787x = 197,292.78 × 81,706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,787x = 16,120,067,016.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,120,067,016.37/131,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,319.10

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