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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,428.31, 195,286.77 and 98,742.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,428.31, 195,286.77 and 98,742.53 is: 147,844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,428.31 : 195,286.77 = 98,742.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,428.31/195,286.77 = 98,742.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,428.31x = 195,286.77 × 98,742.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,428.31x = 19,283,108,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,283,108,768.89/130,428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,844.51

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