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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,530.84, 180,143.56 and 73,169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,530.84, 180,143.56 and 73,169.24 is: 100,979.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,530.84 : 180,143.56 = 73,169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,530.84/180,143.56 = 73,169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,530.84x = 180,143.56 × 73,169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,530.84x = 13,180,966,566.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,180,966,566.84/130,530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,979.71

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