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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,832.40, 196,248.60 and 115,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,832.40, 196,248.60 and 115,280.40 is: 172,920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,832.40 : 196,248.60 = 115,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,832.40/196,248.60 = 115,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,832.40x = 196,248.60 × 115,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,832.40x = 22,623,617,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623,617,107.44/130,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,920.60

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