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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,148.03, 268,006.95 and 130,522.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,148.03, 268,006.95 and 130,522.73 is: 180,176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,148.03 : 268,006.95 = 130,522.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,148.03/268,006.95 = 130,522.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,148.03x = 268,006.95 × 130,522.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,148.03x = 34,980,998,772.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,980,998,772.97/194,148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,176.94

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