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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,882.67, 181,998.12 and 71,453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,882.67, 181,998.12 and 71,453.73 is: 98,606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,882.67 : 181,998.12 = 71,453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,882.67/181,998.12 = 71,453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,882.67x = 181,998.12 × 71,453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,882.67x = 13,004,444,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,004,444,526.99/131,882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,606.17

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