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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,115.12, 195,039.72 and 73,836.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,115.12, 195,039.72 and 73,836.38 is: 110,679.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,115.12 : 195,039.72 = 73,836.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,115.12/195,039.72 = 73,836.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,115.12x = 195,039.72 × 73,836.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,115.12x = 14,401,025,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401,025,905.82/130,115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,679.12

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