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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,009.60, 182,259.20 and 130,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,009.60, 182,259.20 and 130,009.60 is: 182,259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,009.60 : 182,259.20 = 130,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,009.60/182,259.20 = 130,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,009.60x = 182,259.20 × 130,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,009.60x = 23,695,445,688.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,695,445,688.32/130,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,259.20

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