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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,615.70, 181,628.96 and 71,186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,615.70, 181,628.96 and 71,186.28 is: 98,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,615.70 : 181,628.96 = 71,186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,615.70/181,628.96 = 71,186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,615.70x = 181,628.96 × 71,186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,615.70x = 12,929,490,002.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,929,490,002.67/131,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,236.68

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