Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,010.80, 182,540 and 130,010.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,010.80, 182,540 and 130,010.80 is: 182,540
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,010.80 : 182,540 = 130,010.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,010.80/182,540 = 130,010.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,010.80x = 182,540 × 130,010.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,010.80x = 23,732,171,432 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,732,171,432/130,010.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,540
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