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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,159.16, 363,146.58 and 110,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,159.16, 363,146.58 and 110,739 is: 166,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,159.16 : 363,146.58 = 110,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,159.16/363,146.58 = 110,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,159.16x = 363,146.58 × 110,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,159.16x = 40,214,489,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,214,489,122.62/242,159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,066.36

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