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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,887.96, 196,307.10 and 36,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,887.96, 196,307.10 and 36,094.72 is: 54,135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,887.96 : 196,307.10 = 36,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,887.96/196,307.10 = 36,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,887.96x = 196,307.10 × 36,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,887.96x = 7,085,649,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,085,649,808.51/130,887.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,135.23

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