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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,037.93, 180,945.76 and 124,311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,037.93, 180,945.76 and 124,311.82 is: 171,657.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,037.93 : 180,945.76 = 124,311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,037.93/180,945.76 = 124,311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,037.93x = 180,945.76 × 124,311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,037.93x = 22,493,696,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,493,696,746.88/131,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,657.91

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