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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,008.29, 363,012.04 and 115,264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,008.29, 363,012.04 and 115,264.13 is: 172,896.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,008.29 : 363,012.04 = 115,264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,008.29/363,012.04 = 115,264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,008.29x = 363,012.04 × 115,264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,008.29x = 41,842,265,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,842,265,971.72/242,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,896.00

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