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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,545.83, 181,285.23 and 95,185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,545.83, 181,285.23 and 95,185.74 is: 131,176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,545.83 : 181,285.23 = 95,185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,545.83/181,285.23 = 95,185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,545.83x = 181,285.23 × 95,185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,545.83x = 17,255,768,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,255,768,768.62/131,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,176.86

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