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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,684.20, 364,026.30 and 158,703.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,684.20, 364,026.30 and 158,703.40 is: 238,055.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,684.20 : 364,026.30 = 158,703.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,684.20/364,026.30 = 158,703.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,684.20x = 364,026.30 × 158,703.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,684.20x = 57,772,211,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,772,211,499.42/242,684.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,055.10

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