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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,979.57, 364,126.84 and 114,759.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,979.57, 364,126.84 and 114,759.18 is: 171,977.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,979.57 : 364,126.84 = 114,759.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,979.57/364,126.84 = 114,759.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,979.57x = 364,126.84 × 114,759.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,979.57x = 41,786,897,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,786,897,933.01/242,979.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,977.00

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