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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,909.62, 182,276.67 and 96,037.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,909.62, 182,276.67 and 96,037.36 is: 132,707.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,909.62 : 182,276.67 = 96,037.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,909.62/182,276.67 = 96,037.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,909.62x = 182,276.67 × 96,037.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,909.62x = 17,505,370,176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,505,370,176.39/131,909.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,707.31

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