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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,057.48, 180,858.90 and 71,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,057.48, 180,858.90 and 71,441.48 is: 98,589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,057.48 : 180,858.90 = 71,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,057.48/180,858.90 = 71,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,057.48x = 180,858.90 × 71,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,057.48x = 12,920,827,487.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,920,827,487.17/131,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,589.01

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