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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,778.98, 184,507.67 and 131,413.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,778.98, 184,507.67 and 131,413.59 is: 182,610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,778.98 : 184,507.67 = 131,413.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,778.98/184,507.67 = 131,413.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,778.98x = 184,507.67 × 131,413.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,778.98x = 24,246,815,625.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,246,815,625.77/132,778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,610.35

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