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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,817.66, 363,914.78 and 116,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,817.66, 363,914.78 and 116,268.28 is: 174,253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,817.66 : 363,914.78 = 116,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,817.66/363,914.78 = 116,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,817.66x = 363,914.78 × 116,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,817.66x = 42,311,744,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,311,744,955.84/242,817.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,253.16

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