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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,914, 180,661.32 and 71,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,914, 180,661.32 and 71,298 is: 98,391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,914 : 180,661.32 = 71,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,914/180,661.32 = 71,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,914x = 180,661.32 × 71,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,914x = 12,880,790,793.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,880,790,793.36/130,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,391.24

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