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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,954.50, 182,108.73 and 72,350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,954.50, 182,108.73 and 72,350.02 is: 99,849.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,954.50 : 182,108.73 = 72,350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,954.50/182,108.73 = 72,350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,954.50x = 182,108.73 × 72,350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,954.50x = 13,175,570,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,175,570,257.67/131,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,849.34

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