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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,255.59, 182,512.67 and 71,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,255.59, 182,512.67 and 71,826.24 is: 99,120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,255.59 : 182,512.67 = 71,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,255.59/182,512.67 = 71,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,255.59x = 182,512.67 × 71,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,255.59x = 13,109,198,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,109,198,479.33/132,255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,120.19

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