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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,764.68, 196,147.02 and 37,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,764.68, 196,147.02 and 37,268 is: 55,902

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,764.68 : 196,147.02 = 37,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,764.68/196,147.02 = 37,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,764.68x = 196,147.02 × 37,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,764.68x = 7,310,007,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310,007,141.36/130,764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,902

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