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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,806.20, 197,709.30 and 82,039.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,806.20, 197,709.30 and 82,039.80 is: 123,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,806.20 : 197,709.30 = 82,039.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,806.20/197,709.30 = 82,039.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,806.20x = 197,709.30 × 82,039.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,806.20x = 16,220,031,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,220,031,430.14/131,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,059.70

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