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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,010.84, 362,747.16 and 182,654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,010.84, 362,747.16 and 182,654.04 is: 273,777.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,010.84 : 362,747.16 = 182,654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,010.84/362,747.16 = 182,654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,010.84x = 362,747.16 × 182,654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,010.84x = 66,257,234,272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,257,234,272.53/242,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,777.96

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