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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,185.14, 181,094.13 and 88,872.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,185.14, 181,094.13 and 88,872.18 is: 122,683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,185.14 : 181,094.13 = 88,872.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,185.14/181,094.13 = 88,872.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,185.14x = 181,094.13 × 88,872.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,185.14x = 16,094,230,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,094,230,118.30/131,185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,683.33

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