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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,246.20, 362,713.20 and 189,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,246.20, 362,713.20 and 189,758.20 is: 284,123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,246.20 : 362,713.20 = 189,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,246.20/362,713.20 = 189,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,246.20x = 362,713.20 × 189,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,246.20x = 68,827,803,948.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,827,803,948.24/242,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,123.36

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