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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,162.78, 363,244.46 and 115,773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,162.78, 363,244.46 and 115,773.30 is: 173,660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,162.78 : 363,244.46 = 115,773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,162.78/363,244.46 = 115,773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,162.78x = 363,244.46 × 115,773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,162.78x = 42,054,009,262.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,054,009,262.05/242,162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,660.09

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