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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,698.36, 364,235.51 and 195,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,698.36, 364,235.51 and 195,429.20 is: 293,295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,698.36 : 364,235.51 = 195,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,698.36/364,235.51 = 195,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,698.36x = 364,235.51 × 195,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,698.36x = 71,182,254,330.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,182,254,330.89/242,698.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,295.16

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