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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,031.47, 180,583.63 and 95,159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,031.47, 180,583.63 and 95,159.21 is: 131,145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,031.47 : 180,583.63 = 95,159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,031.47/180,583.63 = 95,159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,031.47x = 180,583.63 × 95,159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,031.47x = 17,184,194,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184,194,428.92/131,031.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,145.55

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