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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,011.84, 362,748.66 and 182,655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,011.84, 362,748.66 and 182,655.04 is: 273,779.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,011.84 : 362,748.66 = 182,655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,011.84/362,748.66 = 182,655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,011.84x = 362,748.66 × 182,655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,011.84x = 66,257,871,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,257,871,002.25/242,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,779.46

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