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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,538.66, 363,994.80 and 195,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,538.66, 363,994.80 and 195,269.40 is: 293,054.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,538.66 : 363,994.80 = 195,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,538.66/363,994.80 = 195,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,538.66x = 363,994.80 × 195,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,538.66x = 71,077,046,199.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,077,046,199.12/242,538.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,054.50

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