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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,511, 181,488.06 and 71,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,511, 181,488.06 and 71,895 is: 99,216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,511 : 181,488.06 = 71,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,511/181,488.06 = 71,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,511x = 181,488.06 × 71,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,511x = 13,048,084,073.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,048,084,073.70/131,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,216.67

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