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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,366.58, 363,381.21 and 107,357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,366.58, 363,381.21 and 107,357.36 is: 160,961.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,366.58 : 363,381.21 = 107,357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,366.58/363,381.21 = 107,357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,366.58x = 363,381.21 × 107,357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,366.58x = 39,011,647,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,011,647,379.21/242,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,961.33

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