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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,919.38, 364,422.82 and 116,452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,919.38, 364,422.82 and 116,452.46 is: 174,699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,919.38 : 364,422.82 = 116,452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,919.38/364,422.82 = 116,452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,919.38x = 364,422.82 × 116,452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,919.38x = 42,437,933,869.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,437,933,869.14/242,919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,699.66

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