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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,788.80, 197,683.20 and 106,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,788.80, 197,683.20 and 106,905.60 is: 160,358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,788.80 : 197,683.20 = 106,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,788.80/197,683.20 = 106,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,788.80x = 197,683.20 × 106,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,788.80x = 21,133,441,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133,441,105.92/131,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,358.40

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