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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,851.70, 196,277.55 and 120,742.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,851.70, 196,277.55 and 120,742.90 is: 181,114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,851.70 : 196,277.55 = 120,742.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,851.70/196,277.55 = 120,742.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,851.70x = 196,277.55 × 120,742.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,851.70x = 23,699,120,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,699,120,591.90/130,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,114.35

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