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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,231.82, 195,218.40 and 73,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,231.82, 195,218.40 and 73,955.44 is: 110,859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,231.82 : 195,218.40 = 73,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,231.82/195,218.40 = 73,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,231.82x = 195,218.40 × 73,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,231.82x = 14,437,462,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,437,462,668.10/130,231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,859.72

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