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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,845, 197,767.56 and 32,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,845, 197,767.56 and 32,005.32 is: 48,007.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,845 : 197,767.56 = 32,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,845/197,767.56 = 32,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,845x = 197,767.56 × 32,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,845x = 6,329,614,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,329,614,043.42/131,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,007.99

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