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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,795.26, 196,194.72 and 37,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,795.26, 196,194.72 and 37,301 is: 55,952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,795.26 : 196,194.72 = 37,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,795.26/196,194.72 = 37,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,795.26x = 196,194.72 × 37,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,795.26x = 7,318,259,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318,259,250.72/130,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,952.02

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