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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,530.28, 363,951.07 and 162,658.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,530.28, 363,951.07 and 162,658.42 is: 244,092.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,530.28 : 363,951.07 = 162,658.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,530.28/363,951.07 = 162,658.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,530.28x = 363,951.07 × 162,658.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,530.28x = 59,199,706,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,199,706,003.51/242,530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,092.02

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