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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,588.20, 195,823.98 and 37,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,588.20, 195,823.98 and 37,072.08 is: 55,591.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,588.20 : 195,823.98 = 37,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,588.20/195,823.98 = 37,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,588.20x = 195,823.98 × 37,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,588.20x = 7,259,602,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,259,602,252.48/130,588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,591.56

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