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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,864.67, 364,327.52 and 130,390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,864.67, 364,327.52 and 130,390.29 is: 195,601.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,864.67 : 364,327.52 = 130,390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,864.67/364,327.52 = 130,390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,864.67x = 364,327.52 × 130,390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,864.67x = 47,504,770,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,504,770,987.78/242,864.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,601.82

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