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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,865.92, 364,422.82 and 163,814.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,865.92, 364,422.82 and 163,814.38 is: 245,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,865.92 : 364,422.82 = 163,814.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,865.92/364,422.82 = 163,814.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,865.92x = 364,422.82 × 163,814.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,865.92x = 59,697,698,316.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,697,698,316.15/242,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,805.17

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