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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,254.77, 195,354.82 and 36,738.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,254.77, 195,354.82 and 36,738.65 is: 55,100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,254.77 : 195,354.82 = 36,738.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,254.77/195,354.82 = 36,738.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,254.77x = 195,354.82 × 36,738.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,254.77x = 7,177,072,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,072,174.10/130,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,100.26

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