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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,181.17, 202,444.92 and 131,638.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,181.17, 202,444.92 and 131,638.23 is: 197,139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,181.17 : 202,444.92 = 131,638.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,181.17/202,444.92 = 131,638.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,181.17x = 202,444.92 × 131,638.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,181.17x = 26,649,490,941.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,649,490,941.29/135,181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,139.08

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