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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,807.30, 363,882.90 and 162,617.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,807.30, 363,882.90 and 162,617.30 is: 243,706.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,807.30 : 363,882.90 = 162,617.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,807.30/363,882.90 = 162,617.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,807.30x = 363,882.90 × 162,617.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,807.30x = 59,173,654,714.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,173,654,714.17/242,807.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,706.24

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