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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,220.14, 334,251.37 and 184,899.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,220.14, 334,251.37 and 184,899.56 is: 255,151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,220.14 : 334,251.37 = 184,899.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,220.14/334,251.37 = 184,899.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,220.14x = 334,251.37 × 184,899.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,220.14x = 61,802,931,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,802,931,242.40/242,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,151.91

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