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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,887.46, 180,632.28 and 98,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,887.46, 180,632.28 and 98,564.20 is: 136,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,887.46 : 180,632.28 = 98,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,887.46/180,632.28 = 98,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,887.46x = 180,632.28 × 98,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,887.46x = 17,803,876,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,803,876,172.38/130,887.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,024.31

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