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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,351.81, 181,265.70 and 74,763.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,351.81, 181,265.70 and 74,763.19 is: 103,173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,351.81 : 181,265.70 = 74,763.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,351.81/181,265.70 = 74,763.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,351.81x = 181,265.70 × 74,763.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,351.81x = 13,552,001,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,552,001,796.78/131,351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,173.31

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