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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,482.06, 363,912.63 and 168,125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,482.06, 363,912.63 and 168,125.88 is: 252,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,482.06 : 363,912.63 = 168,125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,482.06/363,912.63 = 168,125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,482.06x = 363,912.63 × 168,125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,482.06x = 61,183,131,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,183,131,161.86/242,482.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,320.24

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