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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,499.84, 181,239.84 and 95,200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,499.84, 181,239.84 and 95,200.32 is: 131,209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,499.84 : 181,239.84 = 95,200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,499.84/181,239.84 = 95,200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,499.84x = 181,239.84 × 95,200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,499.84x = 17,254,090,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254,090,764.75/131,499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,209.98

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