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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,253.12, 181,066.28 and 85,911.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,253.12, 181,066.28 and 85,911.12 is: 118,516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,253.12 : 181,066.28 = 85,911.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,253.12/181,066.28 = 85,911.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,253.12x = 181,066.28 × 85,911.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,253.12x = 15,555,606,479.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,555,606,479.48/131,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,516.09

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