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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,277.58, 195,423.93 and 36,775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,277.58, 195,423.93 and 36,775.50 is: 55,165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,277.58 : 195,423.93 = 36,775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,277.58/195,423.93 = 36,775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,277.58x = 195,423.93 × 36,775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,277.58x = 7,186,812,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,812,737.72/130,277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,165.38

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