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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,143.91, 279,215.88 and 130,093.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,143.91, 279,215.88 and 130,093.47 is: 195,140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,143.91 : 279,215.88 = 130,093.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,143.91/279,215.88 = 130,093.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,143.91x = 279,215.88 × 130,093.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,143.91x = 36,324,162,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,324,162,708.30/186,143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,140.22

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