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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,226.58, 364,906.76 and 116,972.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,226.58, 364,906.76 and 116,972.44 is: 175,490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,226.58 : 364,906.76 = 116,972.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,226.58/364,906.76 = 116,972.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,226.58x = 364,906.76 × 116,972.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,226.58x = 42,684,032,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,684,032,592.57/243,226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,490.82

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