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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,147.69, 182,363.90 and 71,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,147.69, 182,363.90 and 71,718.32 is: 98,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,147.69 : 182,363.90 = 71,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,147.69/182,363.90 = 71,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,147.69x = 182,363.90 × 71,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,147.69x = 13,078,832,536.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,078,832,536.65/132,147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,971.33

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