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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,899.59, 182,021.65 and 71,470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,899.59, 182,021.65 and 71,470.76 is: 98,629.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,899.59 : 182,021.65 = 71,470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,899.59/182,021.65 = 71,470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,899.59x = 182,021.65 × 71,470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,899.59x = 13,009,224,573.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,009,224,573.17/131,899.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,629.76

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