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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,975.58, 182,127.59 and 71,546.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,975.58, 182,127.59 and 71,546.09 is: 98,734.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,975.58 : 182,127.59 = 71,546.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,975.58/182,127.59 = 71,546.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,975.58x = 182,127.59 × 71,546.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,975.58x = 13,030,515,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,030,515,945.55/131,975.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,734.30

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