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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,637.96, 364,161.42 and 102,497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,637.96, 364,161.42 and 102,497.16 is: 153,832.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,637.96 : 364,161.42 = 102,497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,637.96/364,161.42 = 102,497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,637.96x = 364,161.42 × 102,497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,637.96x = 37,325,511,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,325,511,331.57/242,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,832.12

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