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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,534.66, 363,988.80 and 195,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,534.66, 363,988.80 and 195,265.40 is: 293,048.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,534.66 : 363,988.80 = 195,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,534.66/363,988.80 = 195,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,534.66x = 363,988.80 × 195,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,534.66x = 71,074,418,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,074,418,627.52/242,534.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,048.50

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