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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,414.32, 182,729.58 and 71,986.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,414.32, 182,729.58 and 71,986.46 is: 99,340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,414.32 : 182,729.58 = 71,986.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,414.32/182,729.58 = 71,986.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,414.32x = 182,729.58 × 71,986.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,414.32x = 13,154,055,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,154,055,601.49/132,414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,340.13

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