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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,607.19, 181,617.93 and 71,177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,607.19, 181,617.93 and 71,177.84 is: 98,225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,607.19 : 181,617.93 = 71,177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,607.19/181,617.93 = 71,177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,607.19x = 181,617.93 × 71,177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,607.19x = 12,927,171,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,927,171,735.65/131,607.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,225.42

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