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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,531.28, 363,952.57 and 162,659.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,531.28, 363,952.57 and 162,659.42 is: 244,093.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,531.28 : 363,952.57 = 162,659.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,531.28/363,952.57 = 162,659.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,531.28x = 363,952.57 × 162,659.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,531.28x = 59,200,313,943.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,200,313,943.71/242,531.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,093.52

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