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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,068.17, 180,863.82 and 72,926.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,068.17, 180,863.82 and 72,926.91 is: 100,633.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,068.17 : 180,863.82 = 72,926.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,068.17/180,863.82 = 72,926.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,068.17x = 180,863.82 × 72,926.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,068.17x = 13,189,839,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,189,839,523.40/131,068.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,633.43

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