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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,254.13, 182,511.93 and 71,825.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,254.13, 182,511.93 and 71,825.31 is: 99,119.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,254.13 : 182,511.93 = 71,825.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,254.13/182,511.93 = 71,825.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,254.13x = 182,511.93 × 71,825.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,254.13x = 13,108,975,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,108,975,950.95/132,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,119.60

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