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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,237.24, 195,304.74 and 45,979.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,237.24, 195,304.74 and 45,979.42 is: 68,951.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,237.24 : 195,304.74 = 45,979.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,237.24/195,304.74 = 45,979.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,237.24x = 195,304.74 × 45,979.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,237.24x = 8,979,998,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,979,998,668.45/130,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,951.08

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