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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,215.29, 363,087.21 and 115,822.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,215.29, 363,087.21 and 115,822.89 is: 173,621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,215.29 : 363,087.21 = 115,822.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,215.29/363,087.21 = 115,822.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,215.29x = 363,087.21 × 115,822.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,215.29x = 42,053,809,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,053,809,984.24/242,215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,621.62

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