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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,449.76, 182,659.59 and 98,543.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,449.76, 182,659.59 and 98,543.16 is: 135,899.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,449.76 : 182,659.59 = 98,543.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,449.76/182,659.59 = 98,543.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,449.76x = 182,659.59 × 98,543.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,449.76x = 17,999,853,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,853,202.90/132,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,899.48

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