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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,338.32, 181,245.96 and 71,722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,338.32, 181,245.96 and 71,722.32 is: 98,976.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,338.32 : 181,245.96 = 71,722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,338.32/181,245.96 = 71,722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,338.32x = 181,245.96 × 71,722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,338.32x = 12,999,380,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,999,380,741.83/131,338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,976.30

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