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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,901.69, 182,015.69 and 84,149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,901.69, 182,015.69 and 84,149.94 is: 116,121.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,901.69 : 182,015.69 = 84,149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,901.69/182,015.69 = 84,149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,901.69x = 182,015.69 × 84,149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,901.69x = 15,316,608,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,316,608,971.81/131,901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,121.40

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