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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,241.74, 364,206.51 and 158,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,241.74, 364,206.51 and 158,792.76 is: 237,760.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,241.74 : 364,206.51 = 158,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,241.74/364,206.51 = 158,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,241.74x = 364,206.51 × 158,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,241.74x = 57,833,356,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,833,356,932.87/243,241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,760.83

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