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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,182.60, 786,273.90 and 130,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,182.60, 786,273.90 and 130,198.60 is: 195,297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,182.60 : 786,273.90 = 130,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,182.60/786,273.90 = 130,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,182.60x = 786,273.90 × 130,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,182.60x = 102,371,760,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,371,760,996.54/524,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,297.90

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