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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,960.98, 364,395.90 and 195,851.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,960.98, 364,395.90 and 195,851.18 is: 293,740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,960.98 : 364,395.90 = 195,851.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,960.98/364,395.90 = 195,851.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,960.98x = 364,395.90 × 195,851.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,960.98x = 71,367,367,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,367,367,002.16/242,960.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,740.04

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