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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,356.20, 363,607.20 and 130,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,356.20, 363,607.20 and 130,090.20 is: 195,174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,356.20 : 363,607.20 = 130,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,356.20/363,607.20 = 130,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,356.20x = 363,607.20 × 130,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,356.20x = 47,301,733,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,301,733,369.44/242,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,174.43

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