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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,258.26, 195,357.83 and 36,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,258.26, 195,357.83 and 36,771.30 is: 55,148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,258.26 : 195,357.83 = 36,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,258.26/195,357.83 = 36,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,258.26x = 195,357.83 × 36,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,258.26x = 7,183,561,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,561,190.42/130,258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,148.60

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