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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,429.41, 363,519.61 and 130,204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,429.41, 363,519.61 and 130,204.07 is: 195,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,429.41 : 363,519.61 = 130,204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,429.41/363,519.61 = 130,204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,429.41x = 363,519.61 × 130,204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,429.41x = 47,331,732,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,331,732,661.20/242,429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,239.24

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