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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,709, 195,813.53 and 88,381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,709, 195,813.53 and 88,381.33 is: 132,402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,709 : 195,813.53 = 88,381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,709/195,813.53 = 88,381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,709x = 195,813.53 × 88,381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,709x = 17,306,260,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,306,260,213.39/130,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,402.97

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