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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,769.20, 364,067.40 and 109,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,769.20, 364,067.40 and 109,713.20 is: 164,530.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,769.20 : 364,067.40 = 109,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,769.20/364,067.40 = 109,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,769.20x = 364,067.40 × 109,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,769.20x = 39,942,999,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,942,999,469.68/242,769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,530.75

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