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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,986.80, 197,711.40 and 81,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,986.80, 197,711.40 and 81,913.20 is: 122,702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,986.80 : 197,711.40 = 81,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,986.80/197,711.40 = 81,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,986.80x = 197,711.40 × 81,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,986.80x = 16,195,173,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195,173,450.48/131,986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,702.98

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