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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,256.44, 195,384.66 and 36,762.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,256.44, 195,384.66 and 36,762.19 is: 55,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,256.44 : 195,384.66 = 36,762.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,256.44/195,384.66 = 36,762.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,256.44x = 195,384.66 × 36,762.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,256.44x = 7,182,767,994.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,767,994.01/130,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,143.29

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