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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,773.89, 179,901.68 and 114,568.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,773.89, 179,901.68 and 114,568.22 is: 157,608.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,773.89 : 179,901.68 = 114,568.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,773.89/179,901.68 = 114,568.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,773.89x = 179,901.68 × 114,568.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,773.89x = 20,611,015,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,611,015,129.52/130,773.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,608.03

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