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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,996.93, 197,039.49 and 116,035.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,996.93, 197,039.49 and 116,035.93 is: 173,213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,996.93 : 197,039.49 = 116,035.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,996.93/197,039.49 = 116,035.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,996.93x = 197,039.49 × 116,035.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,996.93x = 22,863,660,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,863,660,468.88/131,996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,213.58

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