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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,657, 181,686.80 and 72,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,657, 181,686.80 and 72,041 is: 99,416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,657 : 181,686.80 = 72,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,657/181,686.80 = 72,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,657x = 181,686.80 × 72,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,657x = 13,088,898,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,088,898,758.80/131,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,416.66

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