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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,021.20, 363,420.60 and 182,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,021.20, 363,420.60 and 182,923.60 is: 274,679.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,021.20 : 363,420.60 = 182,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,021.20/363,420.60 = 182,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,021.20x = 363,420.60 × 182,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,021.20x = 66,478,204,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,478,204,466.16/242,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,679.26

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