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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,036.20, 381,971.10 and 130,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,036.20, 381,971.10 and 130,231.40 is: 195,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,036.20 : 381,971.10 = 130,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,036.20/381,971.10 = 130,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,036.20x = 381,971.10 × 130,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,036.20x = 49,744,631,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,744,631,112.54/255,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,049.30

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