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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,036.93, 180,944.38 and 124,310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,036.93, 180,944.38 and 124,310.82 is: 171,656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,036.93 : 180,944.38 = 124,310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,036.93/180,944.38 = 124,310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,036.93x = 180,944.38 × 124,310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,036.93x = 22,493,344,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,493,344,252.19/131,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,656.53

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