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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,266.96, 182,529.74 and 71,838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,266.96, 182,529.74 and 71,838.80 is: 99,138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,266.96 : 182,529.74 = 71,838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,266.96/182,529.74 = 71,838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,266.96x = 182,529.74 × 71,838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,266.96x = 13,112,717,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112,717,485.91/132,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,138.27

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