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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,179.29, 268,050.33 and 130,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,179.29, 268,050.33 and 130,554 is: 180,220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,179.29 : 268,050.33 = 130,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,179.29/268,050.33 = 130,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,179.29x = 268,050.33 × 130,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,179.29x = 34,995,042,782.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,995,042,782.82/194,179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,220.26

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