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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,624.20, 363,936.30 and 158,643.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,624.20, 363,936.30 and 158,643.40 is: 237,965.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,624.20 : 363,936.30 = 158,643.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,624.20/363,936.30 = 158,643.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,624.20x = 363,936.30 × 158,643.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,624.20x = 57,736,092,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,736,092,015.42/242,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,965.10

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