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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,562.60, 363,843.90 and 158,581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,562.60, 363,843.90 and 158,581.80 is: 237,872.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,562.60 : 363,843.90 = 158,581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,562.60/363,843.90 = 158,581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,562.60x = 363,843.90 × 158,581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,562.60x = 57,699,020,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,699,020,581.02/242,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,872.70

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