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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,324.30, 265,338.45 and 130,668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,324.30, 265,338.45 and 130,668.30 is: 195,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,324.30 : 265,338.45 = 130,668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,324.30/265,338.45 = 130,668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,324.30x = 265,338.45 × 130,668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,324.30x = 34,671,324,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,671,324,186.14/177,324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,524.95

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