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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,966.46, 182,108.88 and 71,535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,966.46, 182,108.88 and 71,535.84 is: 98,716.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,966.46 : 182,108.88 = 71,535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,966.46/182,108.88 = 71,535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,966.46x = 182,108.88 × 71,535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,966.46x = 13,027,311,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,027,311,702.26/131,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,716.84

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