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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,020.72, 180,807.50 and 73,660.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,020.72, 180,807.50 and 73,660.29 is: 101,650.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,020.72 : 180,807.50 = 73,660.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,020.72/180,807.50 = 73,660.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,020.72x = 180,807.50 × 73,660.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,020.72x = 13,318,332,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318,332,884.18/131,020.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,650.59

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