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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,822.73, 181,913.13 and 71,392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,822.73, 181,913.13 and 71,392.89 is: 98,520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,822.73 : 181,913.13 = 71,392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,822.73/181,913.13 = 71,392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,822.73x = 181,913.13 × 71,392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,822.73x = 12,987,304,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,987,304,079.65/131,822.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,520.98

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