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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,806.20, 364,209.30 and 158,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,806.20, 364,209.30 and 158,825.40 is: 238,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,806.20 : 364,209.30 = 158,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,806.20/364,209.30 = 158,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,806.20x = 364,209.30 × 158,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,806.20x = 57,845,687,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,845,687,756.22/242,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,238.10

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