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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,999.70, 197,999.55 and 38,514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,999.70, 197,999.55 and 38,514.90 is: 57,772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,999.70 : 197,999.55 = 38,514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,999.70/197,999.55 = 38,514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,999.70x = 197,999.55 × 38,514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,999.70x = 7,625,932,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,932,868.30/131,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,772.35

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