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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,159.52, 180,996.20 and 73,802.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,159.52, 180,996.20 and 73,802.02 is: 101,844.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,159.52 : 180,996.20 = 73,802.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,159.52/180,996.20 = 73,802.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,159.52x = 180,996.20 × 73,802.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,159.52x = 13,357,885,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,357,885,172.32/131,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,844.57

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