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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,301.69, 180,943.52 and 95,434.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,301.69, 180,943.52 and 95,434.89 is: 131,516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,301.69 : 180,943.52 = 95,434.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,301.69/180,943.52 = 95,434.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,301.69x = 180,943.52 × 95,434.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,301.69x = 17,268,324,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268,324,450.24/131,301.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,516.39

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