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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,891.99, 197,630.48 and 101,979.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,891.99, 197,630.48 and 101,979.29 is: 152,808.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,891.99 : 197,630.48 = 101,979.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,891.99/197,630.48 = 101,979.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,891.99x = 197,630.48 × 101,979.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,891.99x = 20,154,214,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154,214,534.71/131,891.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,808.49

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