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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,520.55, 275,280.83 and 130,376.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,520.55, 275,280.83 and 130,376.45 is: 195,564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,520.55 : 275,280.83 = 130,376.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,520.55/275,280.83 = 130,376.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,520.55x = 275,280.83 × 130,376.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,520.55x = 35,890,136,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,890,136,716.57/183,520.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,564.68

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