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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,163.72, 195,275.55 and 55,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,163.72, 195,275.55 and 55,286.24 is: 82,942.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,163.72 : 195,275.55 = 55,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,163.72/195,275.55 = 55,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,163.72x = 195,275.55 × 55,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,163.72x = 10,796,050,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,796,050,923.43/130,163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,942.09

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