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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,956.51, 364,540.02 and 130,505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,956.51, 364,540.02 and 130,505.52 is: 195,814.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,956.51 : 364,540.02 = 130,505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,956.51/364,540.02 = 130,505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,956.51x = 364,540.02 × 130,505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,956.51x = 47,574,485,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,574,485,748.54/242,956.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,814.82

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