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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,968.74, 197,922.72 and 78,675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,968.74, 197,922.72 and 78,675.78 is: 117,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,968.74 : 197,922.72 = 78,675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,968.74/197,922.72 = 78,675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,968.74x = 197,922.72 × 78,675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,968.74x = 15,571,724,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,571,724,375.72/131,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,995.55

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