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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,142.08, 363,515.52 and 163,604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,142.08, 363,515.52 and 163,604.48 is: 245,611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,142.08 : 363,515.52 = 163,604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,142.08/363,515.52 = 163,604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,142.08x = 363,515.52 × 163,604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,142.08x = 59,472,767,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,472,767,621.53/242,142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,611.04

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