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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,279.57, 180,784.65 and 114,044.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,279.57, 180,784.65 and 114,044.13 is: 157,049.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,279.57 : 180,784.65 = 114,044.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,279.57/180,784.65 = 114,044.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,279.57x = 180,784.65 × 114,044.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,279.57x = 20,617,428,554.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,617,428,554.27/131,279.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,049.79

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