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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,266.70, 195,421.65 and 55,422.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,266.70, 195,421.65 and 55,422.70 is: 83,143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,266.70 : 195,421.65 = 55,422.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,266.70/195,421.65 = 55,422.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,266.70x = 195,421.65 × 55,422.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,266.70x = 10,830,795,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,830,795,481.46/130,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,143.24

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