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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,265.91, 182,528.27 and 71,837.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,265.91, 182,528.27 and 71,837.73 is: 99,136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,265.91 : 182,528.27 = 71,837.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,265.91/182,528.27 = 71,837.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,265.91x = 182,528.27 × 71,837.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,265.91x = 13,112,416,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112,416,577.63/132,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,136.78

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