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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,297.40, 363,834.90 and 163,759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,297.40, 363,834.90 and 163,759.80 is: 245,902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,297.40 : 363,834.90 = 163,759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,297.40/363,834.90 = 163,759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,297.40x = 363,834.90 × 163,759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,297.40x = 59,581,530,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,581,530,457.02/242,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,902.48

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