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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,129.60, 363,194.40 and 117,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,129.60, 363,194.40 and 117,713.60 is: 176,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,129.60 : 363,194.40 = 117,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,129.60/363,194.40 = 117,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,129.60x = 363,194.40 × 117,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,129.60x = 42,752,920,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,752,920,323.84/242,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,570.40

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