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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,995.72, 182,153.52 and 71,566.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,995.72, 182,153.52 and 71,566.18 is: 98,761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,995.72 : 182,153.52 = 71,566.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,995.72/182,153.52 = 71,566.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,995.72x = 182,153.52 × 71,566.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,995.72x = 13,036,031,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,036,031,599.95/131,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,761.02

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