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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,789.25, 180,482.97 and 72,649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,789.25, 180,482.97 and 72,649.74 is: 100,253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,789.25 : 180,482.97 = 72,649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,789.25/180,482.97 = 72,649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,789.25x = 180,482.97 × 72,649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,789.25x = 13,112,040,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112,040,844.93/130,789.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,253.20

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