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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,512.42, 180,193.86 and 100,243.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,512.42, 180,193.86 and 100,243.53 is: 138,402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,512.42 : 180,193.86 = 100,243.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,512.42/180,193.86 = 100,243.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,512.42x = 180,193.86 × 100,243.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,512.42x = 18,063,268,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,063,268,610.73/130,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,402.68

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