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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,151.22, 363,226.22 and 115,407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,151.22, 363,226.22 and 115,407.28 is: 173,110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,151.22 : 363,226.22 = 115,407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,151.22/363,226.22 = 115,407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,151.22x = 363,226.22 × 115,407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,151.22x = 41,918,950,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,918,950,074.88/242,151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,110.63

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