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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,991.57, 364,144.83 and 114,771.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,991.57, 364,144.83 and 114,771.18 is: 171,994.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,991.57 : 364,144.83 = 114,771.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,991.57/364,144.83 = 114,771.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,991.57x = 364,144.83 × 114,771.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,991.57x = 41,793,331,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,793,331,830.00/242,991.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,994.99

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