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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,502.08, 268,486.66 and 130,876.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,502.08, 268,486.66 and 130,876.78 is: 180,659.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,502.08 : 268,486.66 = 130,876.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,502.08/268,486.66 = 130,876.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,502.08x = 268,486.66 × 130,876.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,502.08x = 35,138,669,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,138,669,533.75/194,502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,659.61

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