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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,275.52, 181,153.92 and 74,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,275.52, 181,153.92 and 74,681.60 is: 103,057.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,275.52 : 181,153.92 = 74,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,275.52/181,153.92 = 74,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,275.52x = 181,153.92 × 74,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,275.52x = 13,528,864,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,528,864,591.87/131,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,057.03

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