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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,989.80, 197,715.90 and 81,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,989.80, 197,715.90 and 81,916.20 is: 122,707.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,989.80 : 197,715.90 = 81,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,989.80/197,715.90 = 81,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,989.80x = 197,715.90 × 81,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,989.80x = 16,196,135,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,196,135,207.58/131,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,707.48

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