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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,109.87, 363,161.85 and 108,896.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,109.87, 363,161.85 and 108,896.05 is: 163,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,109.87 : 363,161.85 = 108,896.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,109.87/363,161.85 = 108,896.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,109.87x = 363,161.85 × 108,896.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,109.87x = 39,546,890,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,546,890,975.69/242,109.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,342.75

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