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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,803.31, 364,309.92 and 130,352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,803.31, 364,309.92 and 130,352.22 is: 195,584.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,803.31 : 364,309.92 = 130,352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,803.31/364,309.92 = 130,352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,803.31x = 364,309.92 × 130,352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,803.31x = 47,488,606,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,488,606,840.02/242,803.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,584.68

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