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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,984.49, 364,599.73 and 163,932.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,984.49, 364,599.73 and 163,932.65 is: 245,981.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,984.49 : 364,599.73 = 163,932.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,984.49/364,599.73 = 163,932.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,984.49x = 364,599.73 × 163,932.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,984.49x = 59,769,797,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,769,797,285.52/242,984.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,981.94

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