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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,128.68, 727,642.14 and 130,179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,128.68, 727,642.14 and 130,179.08 is: 195,254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,128.68 : 727,642.14 = 130,179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,128.68/727,642.14 = 130,179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,128.68x = 727,642.14 × 130,179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,128.68x = 94,723,784,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,723,784,354.43/485,128.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,254.97

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