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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,826.56, 181,774.88 and 84,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,826.56, 181,774.88 and 84,004.16 is: 115,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,826.56 : 181,774.88 = 84,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,826.56/181,774.88 = 84,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,826.56x = 181,774.88 × 84,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,826.56x = 15,269,846,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,269,846,103.50/131,826.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,832.85

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