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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,707.46, 181,755.96 and 71,278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,707.46, 181,755.96 and 71,278.22 is: 98,363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,707.46 : 181,755.96 = 71,278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,707.46/181,755.96 = 71,278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,707.46x = 181,755.96 × 71,278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,707.46x = 12,955,241,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,955,241,303.19/131,707.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,363.76

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