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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,545.71, 363,899.53 and 107,591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,545.71, 363,899.53 and 107,591.16 is: 161,422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,545.71 : 363,899.53 = 107,591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,545.71/363,899.53 = 107,591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,545.71x = 363,899.53 × 107,591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,545.71x = 39,152,371,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,152,371,377.43/242,545.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,422.65

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