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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,961.32, 181,862.40 and 93,722.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,961.32, 181,862.40 and 93,722.54 is: 129,163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,961.32 : 181,862.40 = 93,722.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,961.32/181,862.40 = 93,722.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,961.32x = 181,862.40 × 93,722.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,961.32x = 17,044,605,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,044,605,149.18/131,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,163.65

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