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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,316.20, 363,238.04 and 115,923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,316.20, 363,238.04 and 115,923.44 is: 173,772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,316.20 : 363,238.04 = 115,923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,316.20/363,238.04 = 115,923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,316.20x = 363,238.04 × 115,923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,316.20x = 42,107,801,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,107,801,609.28/242,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,772.13

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