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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,036.80, 363,055.20 and 131,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,036.80, 363,055.20 and 131,444.80 is: 197,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,036.80 : 363,055.20 = 131,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,036.80/363,055.20 = 131,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,036.80x = 363,055.20 × 131,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,036.80x = 47,721,718,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,721,718,152.96/242,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,167.20

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