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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,514.30, 275,271.45 and 130,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,514.30, 275,271.45 and 130,370.20 is: 195,555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,514.30 : 275,271.45 = 130,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,514.30/275,271.45 = 130,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,514.30x = 275,271.45 × 130,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,514.30x = 35,887,193,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,887,193,990.79/183,514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,555.30

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