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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,178.72, 268,049.22 and 130,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,178.72, 268,049.22 and 130,553.40 is: 180,219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,178.72 : 268,049.22 = 130,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,178.72/268,049.22 = 130,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,178.72x = 268,049.22 × 130,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,178.72x = 34,994,737,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,994,737,038.35/194,178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,219.22

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