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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,256.91, 195,385.37 and 36,762.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,256.91, 195,385.37 and 36,762.66 is: 55,143.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,256.91 : 195,385.37 = 36,762.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,256.91/195,385.37 = 36,762.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,256.91x = 195,385.37 × 36,762.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,256.91x = 7,182,885,742.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,885,742.47/130,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,143.99

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