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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,405.67, 181,339.83 and 71,789.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,405.67, 181,339.83 and 71,789.67 is: 99,069.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,405.67 : 181,339.83 = 71,789.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,405.67/181,339.83 = 71,789.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,405.67x = 181,339.83 × 71,789.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,405.67x = 13,018,326,553.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,018,326,553.56/131,405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,069.75

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