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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,172.60, 195,258.90 and 85,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,172.60, 195,258.90 and 85,849.40 is: 128,774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,172.60 : 195,258.90 = 85,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,172.60/195,258.90 = 85,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,172.60x = 195,258.90 × 85,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,172.60x = 16,762,859,409.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,762,859,409.66/130,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,774.10

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