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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,261.69, 180,759.93 and 114,026.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,261.69, 180,759.93 and 114,026.15 is: 157,024.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,261.69 : 180,759.93 = 114,026.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,261.69/180,759.93 = 114,026.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,261.69x = 180,759.93 × 114,026.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,261.69x = 20,611,358,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,611,358,892.17/131,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,024.94

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