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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,916.58, 197,872.76 and 41,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,916.58, 197,872.76 and 41,958 is: 62,936.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,916.58 : 197,872.76 = 41,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,916.58/197,872.76 = 41,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,916.58x = 197,872.76 × 41,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,916.58x = 8,302,345,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302,345,264.08/131,916.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,936.33

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