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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,252.85, 363,379.38 and 108,977.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,252.85, 363,379.38 and 108,977.43 is: 163,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,252.85 : 363,379.38 = 108,977.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,252.85/363,379.38 = 108,977.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,252.85x = 363,379.38 × 108,977.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,252.85x = 39,600,150,947.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,600,150,947.39/242,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,466.19

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