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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,289.37, 196,309.93 and 117,823.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,289.37, 196,309.93 and 117,823.47 is: 177,527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,289.37 : 196,309.93 = 117,823.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,289.37/196,309.93 = 117,823.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,289.37x = 196,309.93 × 117,823.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,289.37x = 23,129,917,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,129,917,148.06/130,289.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,527.28

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