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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,010.77, 364,499.96 and 116,741.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,010.77, 364,499.96 and 116,741.49 is: 175,104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,010.77 : 364,499.96 = 116,741.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,010.77/364,499.96 = 116,741.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,010.77x = 364,499.96 × 116,741.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,010.77x = 42,552,267,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,552,267,851.63/243,010.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,104.45

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