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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,885.28, 181,901.26 and 113,519.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,885.28, 181,901.26 and 113,519.64 is: 156,570.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,885.28 : 181,901.26 = 113,519.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,885.28/181,901.26 = 113,519.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,885.28x = 181,901.26 × 113,519.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,885.28x = 20,649,366,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,649,366,374.78/131,885.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,570.67

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