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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,902.19, 363,865.34 and 120,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,902.19, 363,865.34 and 120,955.34 is: 181,190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,902.19 : 363,865.34 = 120,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,902.19/363,865.34 = 120,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,902.19x = 363,865.34 × 120,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,902.19x = 44,011,453,489.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,011,453,489.81/242,902.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,190.03

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