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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,149.08, 273,866.64 and 130,398.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,149.08, 273,866.64 and 130,398.64 is: 194,987.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,149.08 : 273,866.64 = 130,398.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,149.08/273,866.64 = 130,398.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,149.08x = 273,866.64 × 130,398.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,149.08x = 35,711,837,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,711,837,397.37/183,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,987.81

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