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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,714.80, 364,072.20 and 163,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,714.80, 364,072.20 and 163,399.60 is: 245,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,714.80 : 364,072.20 = 163,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,714.80/364,072.20 = 163,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,714.80x = 364,072.20 × 163,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,714.80x = 59,489,251,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,489,251,851.12/242,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,099.40

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