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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,042.08, 182,217.24 and 71,614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,042.08, 182,217.24 and 71,614.16 is: 98,827.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,042.08 : 182,217.24 = 71,614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,042.08/182,217.24 = 71,614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,042.08x = 182,217.24 × 71,614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,042.08x = 13,049,334,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,049,334,580.12/132,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,827.09

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