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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,250.09, 179,754.78 and 72,895.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,250.09, 179,754.78 and 72,895.16 is: 100,600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,250.09 : 179,754.78 = 72,895.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,250.09/179,754.78 = 72,895.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,250.09x = 179,754.78 × 72,895.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,250.09x = 13,103,253,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,103,253,448.86/130,250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,600.72

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