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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,588.10, 363,007.35 and 163,856.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,588.10, 363,007.35 and 163,856.10 is: 245,193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,588.10 : 363,007.35 = 163,856.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,588.10/363,007.35 = 163,856.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,588.10x = 363,007.35 × 163,856.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,588.10x = 59,480,968,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,480,968,642.34/242,588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,193.27

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