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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,524.36, 180,210.28 and 100,255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,524.36, 180,210.28 and 100,255.56 is: 138,419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,524.36 : 180,210.28 = 100,255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,524.36/180,210.28 = 100,255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,524.36x = 180,210.28 × 100,255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,524.36x = 18,067,082,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067,082,539.16/130,524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,419.24

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