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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,190.32, 253,962.84 and 130,484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,190.32, 253,962.84 and 130,484.08 is: 179,912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,190.32 : 253,962.84 = 130,484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,190.32/253,962.84 = 130,484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,190.32x = 253,962.84 × 130,484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,190.32x = 33,138,107,531.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,138,107,531.59/184,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,912.32

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