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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,176.12, 334,213.86 and 201,822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,176.12, 334,213.86 and 201,822.28 is: 278,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,176.12 : 334,213.86 = 201,822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,176.12/334,213.86 = 201,822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,176.12x = 334,213.86 × 201,822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,176.12x = 67,451,803,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,451,803,232.80/242,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,523.76

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