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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,057, 180,862.50 and 74,470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,057, 180,862.50 and 74,470.76 is: 102,771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,057 : 180,862.50 = 74,470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,057/180,862.50 = 74,470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,057x = 180,862.50 × 74,470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,057x = 13,468,967,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,468,967,830.50/131,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,771.83

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