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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,904.54, 197,856.89 and 92,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,904.54, 197,856.89 and 92,636.96 is: 138,955.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,904.54 : 197,856.89 = 92,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,904.54/197,856.89 = 92,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,904.54x = 197,856.89 × 92,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,904.54x = 18,328,860,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,328,860,804.65/131,904.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,955.50

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