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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,488, 181,454.08 and 71,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,488, 181,454.08 and 71,872 is: 99,183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,488 : 181,454.08 = 71,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,488/181,454.08 = 71,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,488x = 181,454.08 × 71,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,488x = 13,041,467,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,041,467,637.76/131,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,183.71

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