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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,855.60, 196,283.40 and 104,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,855.60, 196,283.40 and 104,611.60 is: 156,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,855.60 : 196,283.40 = 104,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,855.60/196,283.40 = 104,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,855.60x = 196,283.40 × 104,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,855.60x = 20,533,520,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,533,520,527.44/130,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,917.40

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