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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,214.59, 181,163.29 and 100,946.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,214.59, 181,163.29 and 100,946.51 is: 139,373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,214.59 : 181,163.29 = 100,946.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,214.59/181,163.29 = 100,946.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,214.59x = 181,163.29 × 100,946.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,214.59x = 18,287,802,879.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,287,802,879.03/131,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,373.24

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