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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,855.96, 197,913.89 and 93,947.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,855.96, 197,913.89 and 93,947.34 is: 141,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,855.96 : 197,913.89 = 93,947.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,855.96/197,913.89 = 93,947.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,855.96x = 197,913.89 × 93,947.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,855.96x = 18,593,483,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593,483,514.55/131,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,013.60

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