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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,582.16, 181,468.62 and 93,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,582.16, 181,468.62 and 93,265.92 is: 128,625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,582.16 : 181,468.62 = 93,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,582.16/181,468.62 = 93,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,582.16x = 181,468.62 × 93,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,582.16x = 16,924,837,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,924,837,795.43/131,582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,625.63

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