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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,128.80, 283,304.40 and 130,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,128.80, 283,304.40 and 130,031.20 is: 194,779.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,128.80 : 283,304.40 = 130,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,128.80/283,304.40 = 130,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,128.80x = 283,304.40 × 130,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,128.80x = 36,838,411,097.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,838,411,097.28/189,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,779.49

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