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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,711.10, 364,066.65 and 158,730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,711.10, 364,066.65 and 158,730.30 is: 238,095.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,711.10 : 364,066.65 = 158,730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,711.10/364,066.65 = 158,730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,711.10x = 364,066.65 × 158,730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,711.10x = 57,788,408,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,788,408,574.50/242,711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,095.45

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