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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,251, 181,136.10 and 74,680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,251, 181,136.10 and 74,680.60 is: 103,064.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,251 : 181,136.10 = 74,680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,251/181,136.10 = 74,680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,251x = 181,136.10 × 74,680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,251x = 13,527,352,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,527,352,629.66/131,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,064.76

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