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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,876.67, 181,989.84 and 71,447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,876.67, 181,989.84 and 71,447.73 is: 98,597.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,876.67 : 181,989.84 = 71,447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,876.67/181,989.84 = 71,447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,876.67x = 181,989.84 × 71,447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,876.67x = 13,002,760,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,002,760,951.06/131,876.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,597.89

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