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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,773.79, 180,421.37 and 85,477.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,773.79, 180,421.37 and 85,477.88 is: 117,929.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,773.79 : 180,421.37 = 85,477.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,773.79/180,421.37 = 85,477.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,773.79x = 180,421.37 × 85,477.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,773.79x = 15,422,037,039.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,422,037,039.31/130,773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,929.11

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