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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,275.91, 182,542.74 and 71,847.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,275.91, 182,542.74 and 71,847.73 is: 99,150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,275.91 : 182,542.74 = 71,847.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,275.91/182,542.74 = 71,847.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,275.91x = 182,542.74 × 71,847.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,275.91x = 13,115,282,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,115,282,171.20/132,275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,150.95

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