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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,996.80, 197,993.16 and 32,156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,996.80, 197,993.16 and 32,156.88 is: 48,234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,996.80 : 197,993.16 = 32,156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,996.80/197,993.16 = 32,156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,996.80x = 197,993.16 × 32,156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,996.80x = 6,366,842,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,366,842,286.94/131,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,234.82

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