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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,253.76, 362,604.48 and 129,652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,253.76, 362,604.48 and 129,652.48 is: 194,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,253.76 : 362,604.48 = 129,652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,253.76/362,604.48 = 129,652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,253.76x = 362,604.48 × 129,652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,253.76x = 47,012,570,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,012,570,091.11/242,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,063.32

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