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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,905.62, 182,271.15 and 96,033.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,905.62, 182,271.15 and 96,033.36 is: 132,701.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,905.62 : 182,271.15 = 96,033.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,905.62/182,271.15 = 96,033.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,905.62x = 182,271.15 × 96,033.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,905.62x = 17,504,110,965.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,504,110,965.56/131,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,701.78

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