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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,992.22, 182,148.68 and 71,562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,992.22, 182,148.68 and 71,562.68 is: 98,756.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,992.22 : 182,148.68 = 71,562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,992.22/182,148.68 = 71,562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,992.22x = 182,148.68 × 71,562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,992.22x = 13,035,047,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,035,047,699.26/131,992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,756.18

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