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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,642.10, 363,963.15 and 158,661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,642.10, 363,963.15 and 158,661.30 is: 237,991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,642.10 : 363,963.15 = 158,661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,642.10/363,963.15 = 158,661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,642.10x = 363,963.15 × 158,661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,642.10x = 57,746,866,531.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,746,866,531.10/242,642.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,991.95

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