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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,148.96, 363,323.52 and 107,142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,148.96, 363,323.52 and 107,142.24 is: 160,757.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,148.96 : 363,323.52 = 107,142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,148.96/363,323.52 = 107,142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,148.96x = 363,323.52 × 107,142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,148.96x = 38,927,295,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,927,295,777.48/242,148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,757.64

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