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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,949.49, 180,712.85 and 74,361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,949.49, 180,712.85 and 74,361.09 is: 102,619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,949.49 : 180,712.85 = 74,361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,949.49/180,712.85 = 74,361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,949.49x = 180,712.85 × 74,361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,949.49x = 13,438,004,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,438,004,131.20/130,949.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,619.75

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