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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,726.10, 364,089.15 and 158,745.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,726.10, 364,089.15 and 158,745.30 is: 238,117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,726.10 : 364,089.15 = 158,745.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,726.10/364,089.15 = 158,745.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,726.10x = 364,089.15 × 158,745.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,726.10x = 57,797,441,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,797,441,343.50/242,726.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,117.95

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