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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,715.60, 364,073.40 and 158,734.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,715.60, 364,073.40 and 158,734.80 is: 238,102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,715.60 : 364,073.40 = 158,734.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,715.60/364,073.40 = 158,734.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,715.60x = 364,073.40 × 158,734.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,715.60x = 57,791,118,334.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,791,118,334.32/242,715.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,102.20

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