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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,464.14, 180,035.46 and 73,875.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,464.14, 180,035.46 and 73,875.66 is: 101,945.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,464.14 : 180,035.46 = 73,875.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,464.14/180,035.46 = 73,875.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,464.14x = 180,035.46 × 73,875.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,464.14x = 13,300,238,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,300,238,430.90/130,464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,945.55

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