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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,253.12, 334,688.49 and 185,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,253.12, 334,688.49 and 185,092.50 is: 255,717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,253.12 : 334,688.49 = 185,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,253.12/334,688.49 = 185,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,253.12x = 334,688.49 × 185,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,253.12x = 61,948,329,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,948,329,335.33/242,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,717.36

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