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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,823.25, 196,236.77 and 37,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,823.25, 196,236.77 and 37,329 is: 55,994.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,823.25 : 196,236.77 = 37,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,823.25/196,236.77 = 37,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,823.25x = 196,236.77 × 37,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,823.25x = 7,325,322,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,325,322,200.69/130,823.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,994.04

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