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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,151.96, 181,010.70 and 74,581.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,151.96, 181,010.70 and 74,581.56 is: 102,934.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,151.96 : 181,010.70 = 74,581.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,151.96/181,010.70 = 74,581.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,151.96x = 181,010.70 × 74,581.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,151.96x = 13,500,060,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,500,060,382.69/131,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,934.49

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