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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,192.80, 363,289.20 and 162,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,192.80, 363,289.20 and 162,877.60 is: 244,316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,192.80 : 363,289.20 = 162,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,192.80/363,289.20 = 162,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,192.80x = 363,289.20 × 162,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,192.80x = 59,171,673,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,171,673,001.92/242,192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,316.40

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