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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,795.29, 364,297.85 and 130,344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,795.29, 364,297.85 and 130,344.20 is: 195,572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,795.29 : 364,297.85 = 130,344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,795.29/364,297.85 = 130,344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,795.29x = 364,297.85 × 130,344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,795.29x = 47,484,109,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,484,109,346.76/242,795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,572.61

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