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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,022.54, 180,811.71 and 74,437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,022.54, 180,811.71 and 74,437.02 is: 102,723.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,022.54 : 180,811.71 = 74,437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,022.54/180,811.71 = 74,437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,022.54x = 180,811.71 × 74,437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,022.54x = 13,459,084,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,459,084,873.50/131,022.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,723.43

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