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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,069.72, 180,874.04 and 72,924.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,069.72, 180,874.04 and 72,924.21 is: 100,634.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,069.72 : 180,874.04 = 72,924.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,069.72/180,874.04 = 72,924.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,069.72x = 180,874.04 × 72,924.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,069.72x = 13,190,096,111.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,190,096,111.89/131,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,634.20

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