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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,254.14, 182,505.69 and 71,823.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,254.14, 182,505.69 and 71,823.49 is: 99,113.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,254.14 : 182,505.69 = 71,823.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,254.14/182,505.69 = 71,823.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,254.14x = 182,505.69 × 71,823.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,254.14x = 13,108,195,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,108,195,600.66/132,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,113.69

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