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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,936.91, 364,062.78 and 114,716.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,936.91, 364,062.78 and 114,716.37 is: 171,912.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,936.91 : 364,062.78 = 114,716.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,936.91/364,062.78 = 114,716.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,936.91x = 364,062.78 × 114,716.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,936.91x = 41,763,960,573.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,763,960,573.71/242,936.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,912.78

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