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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,372, 181,294.08 and 71,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,372, 181,294.08 and 71,756 is: 99,023.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,372 : 181,294.08 = 71,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,372/181,294.08 = 71,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,372x = 181,294.08 × 71,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,372x = 13,008,938,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,008,938,004.48/131,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,023.67

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