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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,977.62, 182,126.88 and 74,615.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,977.62, 182,126.88 and 74,615.99 is: 102,968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,977.62 : 182,126.88 = 74,615.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,977.62/182,126.88 = 74,615.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,977.62x = 182,126.88 × 74,615.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,977.62x = 13,589,576,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,589,576,546.18/131,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,968.80

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