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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,573.33, 180,246.32 and 88,189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,573.33, 180,246.32 and 88,189.27 is: 121,738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,573.33 : 180,246.32 = 88,189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,573.33/180,246.32 = 88,189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,573.33x = 180,246.32 × 88,189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,573.33x = 15,895,791,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,895,791,380.99/130,573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,738.42

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