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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,738.64, 181,904.12 and 121,663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,738.64, 181,904.12 and 121,663.39 is: 167,992.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,738.64 : 181,904.12 = 121,663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,738.64/181,904.12 = 121,663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,738.64x = 181,904.12 × 121,663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,738.64x = 22,131,071,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131,071,894.17/131,738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,992.26

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