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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,793.54, 196,208.73 and 42,017.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,793.54, 196,208.73 and 42,017.27 is: 63,031.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,793.54 : 196,208.73 = 42,017.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,793.54/196,208.73 = 42,017.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,793.54x = 196,208.73 × 42,017.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,793.54x = 8,244,154,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244,154,203.72/130,793.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,031.82

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