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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,510.28, 363,606.99 and 116,146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,510.28, 363,606.99 and 116,146.41 is: 174,143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,510.28 : 363,606.99 = 116,146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,510.28/363,606.99 = 116,146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,510.28x = 363,606.99 × 116,146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,510.28x = 42,231,646,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,231,646,539.41/242,510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,143.74

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