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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,039.80, 363,059.70 and 131,447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,039.80, 363,059.70 and 131,447.80 is: 197,171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,039.80 : 363,059.70 = 131,447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,039.80/363,059.70 = 131,447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,039.80x = 363,059.70 × 131,447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,039.80x = 47,723,398,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,723,398,833.66/242,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,171.70

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