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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,425.89, 181,367.55 and 74,837.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,425.89, 181,367.55 and 74,837.27 is: 103,275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,425.89 : 181,367.55 = 74,837.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,425.89/181,367.55 = 74,837.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,425.89x = 181,367.55 × 74,837.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,425.89x = 13,573,051,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,573,051,401.75/131,425.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,275.32

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