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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,416.80, 275,125.20 and 130,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,416.80, 275,125.20 and 130,272.70 is: 195,409.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,416.80 : 275,125.20 = 130,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,416.80/275,125.20 = 130,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,416.80x = 275,125.20 × 130,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,416.80x = 35,841,302,642.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,841,302,642.04/183,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,409.05

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