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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,042.60, 301,563.90 and 130,183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,042.60, 301,563.90 and 130,183.80 is: 195,275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,042.60 : 301,563.90 = 130,183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,042.60/301,563.90 = 130,183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,042.60x = 301,563.90 × 130,183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,042.60x = 39,258,734,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,258,734,444.82/201,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,275.70

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