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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,021.80, 363,032.70 and 162,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,021.80, 363,032.70 and 162,706.60 is: 244,059.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,021.80 : 363,032.70 = 162,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,021.80/363,032.70 = 162,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,021.80x = 363,032.70 × 162,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,021.80x = 59,067,816,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,067,816,305.82/242,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,059.90

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