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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,324.39, 364,307.63 and 195,269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,324.39, 364,307.63 and 195,269.87 is: 293,566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,324.39 : 364,307.63 = 195,269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,324.39/364,307.63 = 195,269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,324.39x = 364,307.63 × 195,269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,324.39x = 71,138,303,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,138,303,484.53/242,324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,566.42

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