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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,276.91, 182,544.12 and 71,848.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,276.91, 182,544.12 and 71,848.73 is: 99,152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,276.91 : 182,544.12 = 71,848.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,276.91/182,544.12 = 71,848.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,276.91x = 182,544.12 × 71,848.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,276.91x = 13,115,563,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,115,563,190.97/132,276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,152.33

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