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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,165.78, 363,248.96 and 115,776.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,165.78, 363,248.96 and 115,776.30 is: 173,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,165.78 : 363,248.96 = 115,776.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,165.78/363,248.96 = 115,776.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,165.78x = 363,248.96 × 115,776.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,165.78x = 42,055,619,988.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,055,619,988.77/242,165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,664.59

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