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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,833.48, 275,892.38 and 130,049.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,833.48, 275,892.38 and 130,049.27 is: 179,547.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,833.48 : 275,892.38 = 130,049.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,833.48/275,892.38 = 130,049.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,833.48x = 275,892.38 × 130,049.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,833.48x = 35,879,600,587.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,879,600,587.85/199,833.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,547.49

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