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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,225.25, 195,208.55 and 73,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,225.25, 195,208.55 and 73,948.88 is: 110,849.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,225.25 : 195,208.55 = 73,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,225.25/195,208.55 = 73,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,225.25x = 195,208.55 × 73,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,225.25x = 14,435,453,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,435,453,638.92/130,225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,849.88

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