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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,255.80, 363,254.10 and 101,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,255.80, 363,254.10 and 101,855.80 is: 152,729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,255.80 : 363,254.10 = 101,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,255.80/363,254.10 = 101,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,255.80x = 363,254.10 × 101,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,255.80x = 36,999,536,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,999,536,958.78/242,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,729.21

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