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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,254.80, 363,158.64 and 130,013.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,254.80, 363,158.64 and 130,013.64 is: 194,900.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,254.80 : 363,158.64 = 130,013.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,254.80/363,158.64 = 130,013.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,254.80x = 363,158.64 × 130,013.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,254.80x = 47,215,576,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,215,576,683.85/242,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,900.48

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