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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,306.22, 180,949.74 and 95,439.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,306.22, 180,949.74 and 95,439.42 is: 131,522.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,306.22 : 180,949.74 = 95,439.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,306.22/180,949.74 = 95,439.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,306.22x = 180,949.74 × 95,439.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,306.22x = 17,269,738,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269,738,234.75/131,306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,522.62

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