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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,177.84, 268,048.34 and 130,552.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,177.84, 268,048.34 and 130,552.54 is: 180,218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,177.84 : 268,048.34 = 130,552.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,177.84/268,048.34 = 130,552.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,177.84x = 268,048.34 × 130,552.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,177.84x = 34,994,391,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,994,391,629.78/194,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,218.26

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