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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,311.18, 363,466.87 and 109,035.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,311.18, 363,466.87 and 109,035.75 is: 163,553.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,311.18 : 363,466.87 = 109,035.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,311.18/363,466.87 = 109,035.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,311.18x = 363,466.87 × 109,035.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,311.18x = 39,630,884,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,630,884,167.68/242,311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,553.68

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