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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,111.37, 180,778.94 and 89,738.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,111.37, 180,778.94 and 89,738.33 is: 123,732.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,111.37 : 180,778.94 = 89,738.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,111.37/180,778.94 = 89,738.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,111.37x = 180,778.94 × 89,738.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,111.37x = 16,222,798,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,222,798,822.18/131,111.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,732.97

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