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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,251.85, 363,377.88 and 108,976.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,251.85, 363,377.88 and 108,976.43 is: 163,464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,251.85 : 363,377.88 = 108,976.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,251.85/363,377.88 = 108,976.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,251.85x = 363,377.88 × 108,976.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,251.85x = 39,599,622,286.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,599,622,286.48/242,251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,464.69

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