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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,262.69, 180,761.31 and 114,027.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,262.69, 180,761.31 and 114,027.15 is: 157,026.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,262.69 : 180,761.31 = 114,027.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,262.69/180,761.31 = 114,027.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,262.69x = 180,761.31 × 114,027.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,262.69x = 20,611,697,009.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,611,697,009.57/131,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,026.32

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