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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,569.32, 363,902.76 and 102,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,569.32, 363,902.76 and 102,327.36 is: 153,511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,569.32 : 363,902.76 = 102,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,569.32/363,902.76 = 102,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,569.32x = 363,902.76 × 102,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,569.32x = 37,237,208,727.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,237,208,727.51/242,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,511.62

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