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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,073.83, 180,880.16 and 73,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,073.83, 180,880.16 and 73,713.14 is: 101,723.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,073.83 : 180,880.16 = 73,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,073.83/180,880.16 = 73,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,073.83x = 180,880.16 × 73,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,073.83x = 13,333,243,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,333,243,284.34/131,073.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,723.16

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