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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,627.94, 181,513.89 and 99,441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,627.94, 181,513.89 and 99,441.78 is: 137,129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,627.94 : 181,513.89 = 99,441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,627.94/181,513.89 = 99,441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,627.94x = 181,513.89 × 99,441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,627.94x = 18,050,064,316.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,064,316.32/131,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,129.43

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