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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,280.13, 181,411.82 and 107,398.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,280.13, 181,411.82 and 107,398.09 is: 148,409.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,280.13 : 181,411.82 = 107,398.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,280.13/181,411.82 = 107,398.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,280.13x = 181,411.82 × 107,398.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,280.13x = 19,483,282,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,483,282,971.42/131,280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,409.99

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