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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,426.82, 363,144.48 and 197,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,426.82, 363,144.48 and 197,607.90 is: 296,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,426.82 : 363,144.48 = 197,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,426.82/363,144.48 = 197,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,426.82x = 363,144.48 × 197,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,426.82x = 71,760,218,089.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,760,218,089.39/242,426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,007.75

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