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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,966.26, 196,485.64 and 52,135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,966.26, 196,485.64 and 52,135.84 is: 78,218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,966.26 : 196,485.64 = 52,135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,966.26/196,485.64 = 52,135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,966.26x = 196,485.64 × 52,135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,966.26x = 10,243,943,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243,943,889.34/130,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,218.19

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