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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,900.83, 197,849.52 and 32,060.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,900.83, 197,849.52 and 32,060.74 is: 48,090.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,900.83 : 197,849.52 = 32,060.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,900.83/197,849.52 = 32,060.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,900.83x = 197,849.52 × 32,060.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,900.83x = 6,343,202,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,343,202,019.84/131,900.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,090.69

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