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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,145.28, 268,003.15 and 130,519.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,145.28, 268,003.15 and 130,519.98 is: 180,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,145.28 : 268,003.15 = 130,519.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,145.28/268,003.15 = 130,519.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,145.28x = 268,003.15 × 130,519.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,145.28x = 34,979,766,205.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,979,766,205.40/194,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,173.15

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