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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,682.66, 180,339.68 and 73,323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,682.66, 180,339.68 and 73,323.04 is: 101,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,682.66 : 180,339.68 = 73,323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,682.66/180,339.68 = 73,323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,682.66x = 180,339.68 × 73,323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,682.66x = 13,223,053,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,223,053,570.23/130,682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,184.45

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