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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,812, 197,718.96 and 33,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,812, 197,718.96 and 33,316 is: 49,974.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,812 : 197,718.96 = 33,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,812/197,718.96 = 33,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,812x = 197,718.96 × 33,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,812x = 6,587,204,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,587,204,871.36/131,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,974.24

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