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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,187.60, 786,281.40 and 130,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,187.60, 786,281.40 and 130,203.60 is: 195,305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,187.60 : 786,281.40 = 130,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,187.60/786,281.40 = 130,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,187.60x = 786,281.40 × 130,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,187.60x = 102,376,668,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,376,668,893.04/524,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,305.40

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