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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,537.66, 363,993.30 and 195,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,537.66, 363,993.30 and 195,268.40 is: 293,053.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,537.66 : 363,993.30 = 195,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,537.66/363,993.30 = 195,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,537.66x = 363,993.30 × 195,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,537.66x = 71,076,389,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,076,389,301.72/242,537.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,053.00

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