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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,216.52, 363,368.22 and 100,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,216.52, 363,368.22 and 100,061.80 is: 150,110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,216.52 : 363,368.22 = 100,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,216.52/363,368.22 = 100,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,216.52x = 363,368.22 × 100,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,216.52x = 36,359,278,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,359,278,156.00/242,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,110.65

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