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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,112.20, 363,119.70 and 115,752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,112.20, 363,119.70 and 115,752.20 is: 173,605.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,112.20 : 363,119.70 = 115,752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,112.20/363,119.70 = 115,752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,112.20x = 363,119.70 × 115,752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,112.20x = 42,031,904,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,031,904,138.34/242,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,605.06

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