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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,972.56, 196,457.40 and 78,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,972.56, 196,457.40 and 78,396.72 is: 117,594.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,972.56 : 196,457.40 = 78,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,972.56/196,457.40 = 78,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,972.56x = 196,457.40 × 78,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,972.56x = 15,401,615,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401,615,779.73/130,972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,594.22

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