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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,976.72, 196,466.45 and 104,847.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,976.72, 196,466.45 and 104,847.56 is: 157,272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,976.72 : 196,466.45 = 104,847.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,976.72/196,466.45 = 104,847.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,976.72x = 196,466.45 × 104,847.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,976.72x = 20,599,027,904.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599,027,904.36/130,976.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,272.44

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