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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,991.63, 182,146.55 and 71,561.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,991.63, 182,146.55 and 71,561.13 is: 98,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,991.63 : 182,146.55 = 71,561.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,991.63/182,146.55 = 71,561.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,991.63x = 182,146.55 × 71,561.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,991.63x = 13,034,612,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,034,612,585.80/131,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,753.33

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