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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,708.26, 196,062.36 and 37,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,708.26, 196,062.36 and 37,214 is: 55,820.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,708.26 : 196,062.36 = 37,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,708.26/196,062.36 = 37,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,708.26x = 196,062.36 × 37,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,708.26x = 7,296,264,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,296,264,665.04/130,708.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,820.99

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