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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,277, 181,166.66 and 71,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,277, 181,166.66 and 71,661 is: 98,894.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,277 : 181,166.66 = 71,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,277/181,166.66 = 71,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,277x = 181,166.66 × 71,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,277x = 12,982,584,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,982,584,022.26/131,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,894.58

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