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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,778.96, 181,809 and 91,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,778.96, 181,809 and 91,482 is: 126,213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,778.96 : 181,809 = 91,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,778.96/181,809 = 91,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,778.96x = 181,809 × 91,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,778.96x = 16,632,250,938
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632,250,938/131,778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,213.25

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