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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,001.20, 363,390.60 and 182,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,001.20, 363,390.60 and 182,903.60 is: 274,649.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,001.20 : 363,390.60 = 182,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,001.20/363,390.60 = 182,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,001.20x = 363,390.60 × 182,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,001.20x = 66,465,448,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,465,448,946.16/242,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,649.25

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