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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,012.20, 363,407.10 and 182,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,012.20, 363,407.10 and 182,914.60 is: 274,665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,012.20 : 363,407.10 = 182,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,012.20/363,407.10 = 182,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,012.20x = 363,407.10 × 182,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,012.20x = 66,472,464,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,472,464,333.66/242,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,665.76

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