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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,435.73, 182,759.91 and 98,595.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,435.73, 182,759.91 and 98,595.55 is: 136,060.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,435.73 : 182,759.91 = 98,595.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,435.73/182,759.91 = 98,595.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,435.73x = 182,759.91 × 98,595.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,435.73x = 18,019,313,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019,313,844.40/132,435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,060.82

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