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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,827.80, 364,240.86 and 112,983.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,827.80, 364,240.86 and 112,983.72 is: 169,475.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,827.80 : 364,240.86 = 112,983.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,827.80/364,240.86 = 112,983.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,827.80x = 364,240.86 × 112,983.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,827.80x = 41,153,287,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,153,287,338.80/242,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,475.19

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