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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,049.80, 363,074.70 and 131,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,049.80, 363,074.70 and 131,457.80 is: 197,186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,049.80 : 363,074.70 = 131,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,049.80/363,074.70 = 131,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,049.80x = 363,074.70 × 131,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,049.80x = 47,729,001,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,729,001,297.66/242,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,186.70

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