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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,108.70, 363,114.45 and 115,748.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,108.70, 363,114.45 and 115,748.70 is: 173,599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,108.70 : 363,114.45 = 115,748.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,108.70/363,114.45 = 115,748.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,108.70x = 363,114.45 × 115,748.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,108.70x = 42,030,025,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,030,025,538.72/242,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,599.82

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