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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,359.60, 195,539.40 and 104,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,359.60, 195,539.40 and 104,115.60 is: 156,173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,359.60 : 195,539.40 = 104,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,359.60/195,539.40 = 104,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,359.60x = 195,539.40 × 104,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,359.60x = 20,358,701,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,358,701,954.64/130,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,173.40

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