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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,835.14, 364,569.49 and 163,229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,835.14, 364,569.49 and 163,229.71 is: 245,057.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,835.14 : 364,569.49 = 163,229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,835.14/364,569.49 = 163,229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,835.14x = 364,569.49 × 163,229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,835.14x = 59,508,571,185.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,508,571,185.56/242,835.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,057.49

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