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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,029.80, 363,044.70 and 131,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,029.80, 363,044.70 and 131,437.80 is: 197,156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,029.80 : 363,044.70 = 131,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,029.80/363,044.70 = 131,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,029.80x = 363,044.70 × 131,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,029.80x = 47,717,796,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,717,796,669.66/242,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,156.70

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