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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,021.20, 363,031.80 and 130,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,021.20, 363,031.80 and 130,046.80 is: 195,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,021.20 : 363,031.80 = 130,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,021.20/363,031.80 = 130,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,021.20x = 363,031.80 × 130,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,021.20x = 47,211,123,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,211,123,888.24/242,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,070.20

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