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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,983.97, 265,514.81 and 130,094.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,983.97, 265,514.81 and 130,094.69 is: 195,170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,983.97 : 265,514.81 = 130,094.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,983.97/265,514.81 = 130,094.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,983.97x = 265,514.81 × 130,094.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,983.97x = 34,542,064,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542,064,919.31/176,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,170.59

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