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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,250.40, 363,375.60 and 189,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,250.40, 363,375.60 and 189,704.80 is: 284,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,250.40 : 363,375.60 = 189,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,250.40/363,375.60 = 189,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,250.40x = 363,375.60 × 189,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,250.40x = 68,934,095,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,934,095,522.88/242,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,557.20

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