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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,994.81, 197,519.24 and 114,286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,994.81, 197,519.24 and 114,286.56 is: 171,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,994.81 : 197,519.24 = 114,286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,994.81/197,519.24 = 114,286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,994.81x = 197,519.24 × 114,286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,994.81x = 22,573,794,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,794,486.62/131,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,020.32

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