Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,305.76, 181,140 and 95,480
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 131,305.76, 181,140 and 95,480 is: 131,717.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,305.76 : 181,140 = 95,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,305.76/181,140 = 95,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,305.76x = 181,140 × 95,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,305.76x = 17,295,247,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,295,247,200/131,305.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,717.35
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