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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,106.80, 283,271.40 and 130,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,106.80, 283,271.40 and 130,009.20 is: 194,746.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,106.80 : 283,271.40 = 130,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,106.80/283,271.40 = 130,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,106.80x = 283,271.40 × 130,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,106.80x = 36,827,888,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,827,888,096.88/189,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,746.50

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