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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,179.60, 195,269.40 and 85,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,179.60, 195,269.40 and 85,856.40 is: 128,784.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,179.60 : 195,269.40 = 85,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,179.60/195,269.40 = 85,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,179.60x = 195,269.40 × 85,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,179.60x = 16,765,127,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,765,127,714.16/130,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,784.60

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