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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,256.62, 195,377.43 and 50,278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,256.62, 195,377.43 and 50,278.94 is: 75,415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,256.62 : 195,377.43 = 50,278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,256.62/195,377.43 = 50,278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,256.62x = 195,377.43 × 50,278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,256.62x = 9,823,370,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,823,370,080.32/130,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,415.52

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