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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,989.73, 182,145.25 and 71,560.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,989.73, 182,145.25 and 71,560.18 is: 98,752.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,989.73 : 182,145.25 = 71,560.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,989.73/182,145.25 = 71,560.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,989.73x = 182,145.25 × 71,560.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,989.73x = 13,034,346,518.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,034,346,518.34/131,989.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,752.74

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