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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,150.16, 268,009.88 and 130,524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,150.16, 268,009.88 and 130,524.86 is: 180,179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,150.16 : 268,009.88 = 130,524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,150.16/268,009.88 = 130,524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,150.16x = 268,009.88 × 130,524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,150.16x = 34,981,950,072.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,981,950,072.94/194,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,179.87

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