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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,999.60, 197,999.40 and 131,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,999.60, 197,999.40 and 131,999.60 is: 197,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,999.60 : 197,999.40 = 131,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,999.60/197,999.40 = 131,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,999.60x = 197,999.40 × 131,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,999.60x = 26,135,841,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,135,841,600.24/131,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,999.40

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