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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,410.28, 195,541.98 and 41,642.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,410.28, 195,541.98 and 41,642.92 is: 62,440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,410.28 : 195,541.98 = 41,642.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,410.28/195,541.98 = 41,642.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,410.28x = 195,541.98 × 41,642.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,410.28x = 8,142,939,029.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142,939,029.78/130,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,440.93

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