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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,245.16, 364,774.68 and 116,850.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,245.16, 364,774.68 and 116,850.24 is: 175,230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,245.16 : 364,774.68 = 116,850.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,245.16/364,774.68 = 116,850.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,245.16x = 364,774.68 × 116,850.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,245.16x = 42,624,008,903.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,624,008,903.92/243,245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,230.66

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