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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,277.59, 182,537.82 and 71,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,277.59, 182,537.82 and 71,847 is: 99,146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,277.59 : 182,537.82 = 71,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,277.59/182,537.82 = 71,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,277.59x = 182,537.82 × 71,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,277.59x = 13,114,794,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,114,794,753.54/132,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,146.01

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