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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,572.32, 364,267.44 and 158,476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,572.32, 364,267.44 and 158,476.32 is: 237,981.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,572.32 : 364,267.44 = 158,476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,572.32/364,267.44 = 158,476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,572.32x = 364,267.44 × 158,476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,572.32x = 57,727,763,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,727,763,387.02/242,572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,981.66

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