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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,623.20, 363,934.80 and 158,642.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,623.20, 363,934.80 and 158,642.40 is: 237,963.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,623.20 : 363,934.80 = 158,642.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,623.20/363,934.80 = 158,642.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,623.20x = 363,934.80 × 158,642.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,623.20x = 57,735,490,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,735,490,115.52/242,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,963.60

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