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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,527.80, 275,291.70 and 130,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,527.80, 275,291.70 and 130,383.70 is: 195,575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,527.80 : 275,291.70 = 130,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,527.80/275,291.70 = 130,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,527.80x = 275,291.70 × 130,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,527.80x = 35,893,550,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,893,550,425.29/183,527.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,575.55

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