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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,031.60, 180,805.34 and 73,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,031.60, 180,805.34 and 73,663.08 is: 101,644.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,031.60 : 180,805.34 = 73,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,031.60/180,805.34 = 73,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,031.60x = 180,805.34 × 73,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,031.60x = 13,318,678,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318,678,224.85/131,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,644.78

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