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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,358.68, 181,276.12 and 74,773.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,358.68, 181,276.12 and 74,773.68 is: 103,188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,358.68 : 181,276.12 = 74,773.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,358.68/181,276.12 = 74,773.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,358.68x = 181,276.12 × 74,773.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,358.68x = 13,554,682,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,554,682,588.52/131,358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,188.33

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