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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,099.51, 180,922.72 and 73,741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,099.51, 180,922.72 and 73,741.50 is: 101,766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,099.51 : 180,922.72 = 73,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,099.51/180,922.72 = 73,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,099.51x = 180,922.72 × 73,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,099.51x = 13,341,512,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,341,512,756.88/131,099.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,766.31

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