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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,985.22, 265,516.68 and 130,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,985.22, 265,516.68 and 130,095.94 is: 195,172.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,985.22 : 265,516.68 = 130,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,985.22/265,516.68 = 130,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,985.22x = 265,516.68 × 130,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,985.22x = 34,542,642,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542,642,070.28/176,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,172.47

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