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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,569.62, 363,893.31 and 102,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,569.62, 363,893.31 and 102,348.90 is: 153,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,569.62 : 363,893.31 = 102,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,569.62/363,893.31 = 102,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,569.62x = 363,893.31 × 102,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,569.62x = 37,244,079,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244,079,995.86/242,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,539.75

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