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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,590.60, 363,011.10 and 163,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,590.60, 363,011.10 and 163,858.60 is: 245,197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,590.60 : 363,011.10 = 163,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,590.60/363,011.10 = 163,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,590.60x = 363,011.10 × 163,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,590.60x = 59,482,490,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,482,490,630.46/242,590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,197.01

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