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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,001.40, 362,483.70 and 158,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,001.40, 362,483.70 and 158,020.60 is: 236,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,001.40 : 362,483.70 = 158,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,001.40/362,483.70 = 158,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,001.40x = 362,483.70 × 158,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,001.40x = 57,279,891,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,279,891,764.22/242,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,692.40

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