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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,647.20, 363,970.80 and 158,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,647.20, 363,970.80 and 158,666.40 is: 237,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,647.20 : 363,970.80 = 158,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,647.20/363,970.80 = 158,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,647.20x = 363,970.80 × 158,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,647.20x = 57,749,936,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,749,936,541.12/242,647.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,999.60

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