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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,186.82, 363,280.53 and 115,797.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,186.82, 363,280.53 and 115,797.35 is: 173,696.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,186.82 : 363,280.53 = 115,797.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,186.82/363,280.53 = 115,797.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,186.82x = 363,280.53 × 115,797.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,186.82x = 42,066,922,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,066,922,680.60/242,186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,696.17

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