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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,870.18, 197,802.53 and 32,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,870.18, 197,802.53 and 32,030.89 is: 48,045.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,870.18 : 197,802.53 = 32,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,870.18/197,802.53 = 32,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,870.18x = 197,802.53 × 32,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,870.18x = 6,335,791,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,335,791,748.33/131,870.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,045.68

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