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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,462.41, 182,798.98 and 72,033.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,462.41, 182,798.98 and 72,033.71 is: 99,406.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,462.41 : 182,798.98 = 72,033.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,462.41/182,798.98 = 72,033.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,462.41x = 182,798.98 × 72,033.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,462.41x = 13,167,687,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,167,687,619.54/132,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,406.98

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