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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,508.08, 181,481.48 and 71,892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,508.08, 181,481.48 and 71,892.08 is: 99,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,508.08 : 181,481.48 = 71,892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,508.08/181,481.48 = 71,892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,508.08x = 181,481.48 × 71,892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,508.08x = 13,047,081,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,047,081,078.68/131,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,211.25

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