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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,972.40, 197,958.60 and 130,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,972.40, 197,958.60 and 130,004.10 is: 195,006.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,972.40 : 197,958.60 = 130,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,972.40/197,958.60 = 130,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,972.40x = 197,958.60 × 130,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,972.40x = 25,735,429,630.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,735,429,630.26/131,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,006.15

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