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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,371.93, 179,898.38 and 73,003.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,371.93, 179,898.38 and 73,003.27 is: 100,736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,371.93 : 179,898.38 = 73,003.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,371.93/179,898.38 = 73,003.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,371.93x = 179,898.38 × 73,003.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,371.93x = 13,133,170,415.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,133,170,415.08/130,371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,736.18

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