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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,989.84, 180,765.98 and 71,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,989.84, 180,765.98 and 71,373.84 is: 98,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,989.84 : 180,765.98 = 71,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,989.84/180,765.98 = 71,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,989.84x = 180,765.98 × 71,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,989.84x = 12,901,962,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,901,962,312.40/130,989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,495.90

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