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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,401.13, 181,333.58 and 71,785.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,401.13, 181,333.58 and 71,785.13 is: 99,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,401.13 : 181,333.58 = 71,785.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,401.13/181,333.58 = 71,785.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,401.13x = 181,333.58 × 71,785.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,401.13x = 13,017,053,348.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,017,053,348.07/131,401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,063.48

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