Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,466, 181,423.08 and 71,850
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 131,466, 181,423.08 and 71,850 is: 99,153
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,466 : 181,423.08 = 71,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,466/181,423.08 = 71,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,466x = 181,423.08 × 71,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,466x = 13,035,248,298 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,035,248,298/131,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,153
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