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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,158.40, 289,737.60 and 130,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,158.40, 289,737.60 and 130,172.80 is: 195,259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,158.40 : 289,737.60 = 130,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,158.40/289,737.60 = 130,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,158.40x = 289,737.60 × 130,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,158.40x = 37,715,954,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,715,954,657.28/193,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,259.20

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