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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,178.56, 363,263.79 and 108,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,178.56, 363,263.79 and 108,964.52 is: 163,444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,178.56 : 363,263.79 = 108,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,178.56/363,263.79 = 108,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,178.56x = 363,263.79 × 108,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,178.56x = 39,582,864,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,582,864,510.73/242,178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,444.96

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