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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,204.38, 334,335.04 and 181,949.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,204.38, 334,335.04 and 181,949.79 is: 251,160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,204.38 : 334,335.04 = 181,949.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,204.38/334,335.04 = 181,949.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,204.38x = 334,335.04 × 181,949.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,204.38x = 60,832,192,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,832,192,139.99/242,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,160.58

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