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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,775.60, 364,163.40 and 158,794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,775.60, 364,163.40 and 158,794.80 is: 238,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,775.60 : 364,163.40 = 158,794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,775.60/364,163.40 = 158,794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,775.60x = 364,163.40 × 158,794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,775.60x = 57,827,254,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,827,254,270.32/242,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,192.20

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