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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,186.23, 266,995.04 and 130,580.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,186.23, 266,995.04 and 130,580.71 is: 195,662.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,186.23 : 266,995.04 = 130,580.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,186.23/266,995.04 = 130,580.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,186.23x = 266,995.04 × 130,580.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,186.23x = 34,864,400,569.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,864,400,569.29/178,186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,662.71

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