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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,910.62, 182,278.05 and 96,038.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,910.62, 182,278.05 and 96,038.36 is: 132,708.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,910.62 : 182,278.05 = 96,038.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,910.62/182,278.05 = 96,038.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,910.62x = 182,278.05 × 96,038.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,910.62x = 17,505,684,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,505,684,986.00/131,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,708.69

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