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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,936, 197,884.86 and 43,193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,936, 197,884.86 and 43,193.02 is: 64,783.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,936 : 197,884.86 = 43,193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,936/197,884.86 = 43,193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,936x = 197,884.86 × 43,193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,936x = 8,547,244,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547,244,715.68/131,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,783.26

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