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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,256.11, 182,512.84 and 71,826.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,256.11, 182,512.84 and 71,826.27 is: 99,119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,256.11 : 182,512.84 = 71,826.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,256.11/182,512.84 = 71,826.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,256.11x = 182,512.84 × 71,826.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,256.11x = 13,109,216,524.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,109,216,524.31/132,256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,119.93

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