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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,186.54, 363,280.03 and 115,797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,186.54, 363,280.03 and 115,797.06 is: 173,695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,186.54 : 363,280.03 = 115,797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,186.54/363,280.03 = 115,797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,186.54x = 363,280.03 × 115,797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,186.54x = 42,066,759,141.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,066,759,141.22/242,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,695.70

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