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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,524.18, 363,826.78 and 109,401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,524.18, 363,826.78 and 109,401.50 is: 164,120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,524.18 : 363,826.78 = 109,401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,524.18/363,826.78 = 109,401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,524.18x = 363,826.78 × 109,401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,524.18x = 39,803,195,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,803,195,472.17/242,524.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,120.52

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