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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,601.71, 181,526.74 and 86,282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,601.71, 181,526.74 and 86,282.62 is: 119,015.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,601.71 : 181,526.74 = 86,282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,601.71/181,526.74 = 86,282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,601.71x = 181,526.74 × 86,282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,601.71x = 15,662,602,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662,602,057.74/131,601.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,015.18

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