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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,999.23, 180,778.91 and 71,383.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,999.23, 180,778.91 and 71,383.23 is: 98,508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,999.23 : 180,778.91 = 71,383.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,999.23/180,778.91 = 71,383.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,999.23x = 180,778.91 × 71,383.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,999.23x = 12,904,582,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,904,582,154.76/130,999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,508.84

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