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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,514.80, 275,272.20 and 130,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,514.80, 275,272.20 and 130,370.70 is: 195,556.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,514.80 : 275,272.20 = 130,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,514.80/275,272.20 = 130,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,514.80x = 275,272.20 × 130,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,514.80x = 35,887,429,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,887,429,404.54/183,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,556.05

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