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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,466.16, 180,047.52 and 73,876.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,466.16, 180,047.52 and 73,876.32 is: 101,951.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,466.16 : 180,047.52 = 73,876.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,466.16/180,047.52 = 73,876.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,466.16x = 180,047.52 × 73,876.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,466.16x = 13,301,248,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,301,248,202.73/130,466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,951.71

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