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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,534.16, 363,988.05 and 195,264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,534.16, 363,988.05 and 195,264.90 is: 293,047.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,534.16 : 363,988.05 = 195,264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,534.16/363,988.05 = 195,264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,534.16x = 363,988.05 × 195,264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,534.16x = 71,074,090,184.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,074,090,184.45/242,534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,047.75

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