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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,963.52, 197,914.88 and 78,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,963.52, 197,914.88 and 78,670.52 is: 117,987.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,963.52 : 197,914.88 = 78,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,963.52/197,914.88 = 78,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,963.52x = 197,914.88 × 78,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,963.52x = 15,570,066,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,570,066,525.34/131,963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,987.66

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