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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,449.13, 185,139.63 and 131,465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,449.13, 185,139.63 and 131,465.54 is: 181,031.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,449.13 : 185,139.63 = 131,465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,449.13/185,139.63 = 131,465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,449.13x = 185,139.63 × 131,465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,449.13x = 24,339,480,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,480,507.65/134,449.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,031.16

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