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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,221.40, 334,033.61 and 184,758.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,221.40, 334,033.61 and 184,758.60 is: 254,789.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,221.40 : 334,033.61 = 184,758.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,221.40/334,033.61 = 184,758.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,221.40x = 334,033.61 × 184,758.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,221.40x = 61,715,581,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,715,581,212.75/242,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,789.97

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