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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,424.63, 182,747.98 and 71,995.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,424.63, 182,747.98 and 71,995.13 is: 99,354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,424.63 : 182,747.98 = 71,995.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,424.63/182,747.98 = 71,995.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,424.63x = 182,747.98 × 71,995.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,424.63x = 13,156,964,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,156,964,577.34/132,424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,354.37

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