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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,955.38, 364,538.33 and 130,504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,955.38, 364,538.33 and 130,504.40 is: 195,813.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,955.38 : 364,538.33 = 130,504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,955.38/364,538.33 = 130,504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,955.38x = 364,538.33 × 130,504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,955.38x = 47,573,855,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,573,855,414.85/242,955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,813.14

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