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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,987.80, 197,712.90 and 81,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,987.80, 197,712.90 and 81,914.20 is: 122,704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,987.80 : 197,712.90 = 81,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,987.80/197,712.90 = 81,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,987.80x = 197,712.90 × 81,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,987.80x = 16,195,494,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195,494,033.18/131,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,704.48

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