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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,829.78, 364,244.69 and 130,562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,829.78, 364,244.69 and 130,562.88 is: 195,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,829.78 : 364,244.69 = 130,562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,829.78/364,244.69 = 130,562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,829.78x = 364,244.69 × 130,562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,829.78x = 47,556,835,751.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,556,835,751.11/242,829.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,844.33

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