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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,035.84, 362,784.72 and 182,679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,035.84, 362,784.72 and 182,679.04 is: 273,815.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,035.84 : 362,784.72 = 182,679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,035.84/362,784.72 = 182,679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,035.84x = 362,784.72 × 182,679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,035.84x = 66,273,164,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,273,164,376.27/242,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,815.50

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