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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,402.12, 363,603.33 and 116,012.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,402.12, 363,603.33 and 116,012.66 is: 174,019.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,402.12 : 363,603.33 = 116,012.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,402.12/363,603.33 = 116,012.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,402.12x = 363,603.33 × 116,012.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,402.12x = 42,182,587,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,182,587,680.14/242,402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,019.06

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