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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,969.68, 197,954.91 and 32,129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,969.68, 197,954.91 and 32,129.86 is: 48,194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,969.68 : 197,954.91 = 32,129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,969.68/197,954.91 = 32,129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,969.68x = 197,954.91 × 32,129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,969.68x = 6,360,263,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,263,544.61/131,969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,194.88

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