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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,958.76, 364,543.39 and 130,507.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,958.76, 364,543.39 and 130,507.77 is: 195,818.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,958.76 : 364,543.39 = 130,507.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,958.76/364,543.39 = 130,507.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,958.76x = 364,543.39 × 130,507.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,958.76x = 47,575,746,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,575,746,427.31/242,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,818.20

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