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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,259.69, 180,757.17 and 114,024.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,259.69, 180,757.17 and 114,024.15 is: 157,022.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,259.69 : 180,757.17 = 114,024.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,259.69/180,757.17 = 114,024.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,259.69x = 180,757.17 × 114,024.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,259.69x = 20,610,682,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,610,682,665.66/131,259.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,022.18

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