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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,217.82, 195,342.34 and 45,960.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,217.82, 195,342.34 and 45,960.58 is: 68,946.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,217.82 : 195,342.34 = 45,960.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,217.82/195,342.34 = 45,960.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,217.82x = 195,342.34 × 45,960.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,217.82x = 8,978,047,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,978,047,244.96/130,217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,946.38

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