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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,977.32, 364,147.92 and 130,526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,977.32, 364,147.92 and 130,526.10 is: 195,618.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,977.32 : 364,147.92 = 130,526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,977.32/364,147.92 = 130,526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,977.32x = 364,147.92 × 130,526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,977.32x = 47,530,807,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,530,807,820.71/242,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,618.29

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