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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,511.60, 363,767.40 and 158,530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,511.60, 363,767.40 and 158,530.80 is: 237,796.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,511.60 : 363,767.40 = 158,530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,511.60/363,767.40 = 158,530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,511.60x = 363,767.40 × 158,530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,511.60x = 57,668,336,935.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,668,336,935.92/242,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,796.20

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