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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,405.13, 181,339.10 and 71,789.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,405.13, 181,339.10 and 71,789.13 is: 99,069.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,405.13 : 181,339.10 = 71,789.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,405.13/181,339.10 = 71,789.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,405.13x = 181,339.10 × 71,789.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,405.13x = 13,018,176,223.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,018,176,223.98/131,405.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,069.01

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