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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,405.46, 279,480.60 and 130,276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,405.46, 279,480.60 and 130,276.10 is: 195,324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,405.46 : 279,480.60 = 130,276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,405.46/279,480.60 = 130,276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,405.46x = 279,480.60 × 130,276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,405.46x = 36,409,643,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,409,643,292.36/186,405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,324.99

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