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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,449.26, 181,399.86 and 71,833.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,449.26, 181,399.86 and 71,833.26 is: 99,129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,449.26 : 181,399.86 = 71,833.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,449.26/181,399.86 = 71,833.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,449.26x = 181,399.86 × 71,833.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,449.26x = 13,030,543,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,030,543,307.34/131,449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,129.83

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