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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,161.34, 363,238.36 and 108,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,161.34, 363,238.36 and 108,947.52 is: 163,419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,161.34 : 363,238.36 = 108,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,161.34/363,238.36 = 108,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,161.34x = 363,238.36 × 108,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,161.34x = 39,573,918,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573,918,218.50/242,161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,419.64

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