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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,227.40, 334,366.80 and 181,972.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,227.40, 334,366.80 and 181,972.82 is: 251,192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,227.40 : 334,366.80 = 181,972.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,227.40/334,366.80 = 181,972.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,227.40x = 334,366.80 × 181,972.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,227.40x = 60,845,669,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,845,669,510.38/242,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,192.35

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