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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,546.83, 181,286.61 and 95,186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,546.83, 181,286.61 and 95,186.74 is: 131,178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,546.83 : 181,286.61 = 95,186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,546.83/181,286.61 = 95,186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,546.83x = 181,286.61 × 95,186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,546.83x = 17,256,081,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,256,081,411.55/131,546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,178.24

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