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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,423.12, 179,990.66 and 73,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,423.12, 179,990.66 and 73,059.10 is: 100,825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,423.12 : 179,990.66 = 73,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,423.12/179,990.66 = 73,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,423.12x = 179,990.66 × 73,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,423.12x = 13,149,955,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,149,955,628.01/130,423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,825.34

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