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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,408, 181,343.04 and 71,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,408, 181,343.04 and 71,792 is: 99,072.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,408 : 181,343.04 = 71,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,408/181,343.04 = 71,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,408x = 181,343.04 × 71,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,408x = 13,018,979,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,018,979,527.68/131,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,072.96

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