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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,788.98, 181,794.51 and 83,375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,788.98, 181,794.51 and 83,375.88 is: 115,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,788.98 : 181,794.51 = 83,375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,788.98/181,794.51 = 83,375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,788.98x = 181,794.51 × 83,375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,788.98x = 15,157,277,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,157,277,250.42/131,788.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,011.72

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