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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,890.46, 181,908.36 and 113,524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,890.46, 181,908.36 and 113,524.83 is: 156,577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,890.46 : 181,908.36 = 113,524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,890.46/181,908.36 = 113,524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,890.46x = 181,908.36 × 113,524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,890.46x = 20,651,115,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,651,115,644.58/131,890.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,577.79

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