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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,590.80, 363,886.20 and 163,275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,590.80, 363,886.20 and 163,275.60 is: 244,913.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,590.80 : 363,886.20 = 163,275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,590.80/363,886.20 = 163,275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,590.80x = 363,886.20 × 163,275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,590.80x = 59,413,737,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,413,737,636.72/242,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,913.40

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