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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,746, 180,432.36 and 71,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,746, 180,432.36 and 71,130 is: 98,160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,746 : 180,432.36 = 71,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,746/180,432.36 = 71,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,746x = 180,432.36 × 71,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,746x = 12,834,153,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,834,153,766.80/130,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,160.97

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