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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,289.12, 195,430.44 and 36,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,289.12, 195,430.44 and 36,793.52 is: 55,189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,289.12 : 195,430.44 = 36,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,289.12/195,430.44 = 36,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,289.12x = 195,430.44 × 36,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,289.12x = 7,190,573,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,190,573,802.75/130,289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,189.37

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