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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,200.21, 195,099.35 and 87,914.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,200.21, 195,099.35 and 87,914.57 is: 131,736.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,200.21 : 195,099.35 = 87,914.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,200.21/195,099.35 = 87,914.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,200.21x = 195,099.35 × 87,914.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,200.21x = 17,152,074,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,152,074,047.46/130,200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,736.15

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