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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,861.81, 197,778.18 and 37,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,861.81, 197,778.18 and 37,095 is: 55,638.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,861.81 : 197,778.18 = 37,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,861.81/197,778.18 = 37,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,861.81x = 197,778.18 × 37,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,861.81x = 7,336,581,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,336,581,587.10/131,861.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,638.41

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