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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,287.06, 334,298.95 and 203,671.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,287.06, 334,298.95 and 203,671.69 is: 281,018.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,287.06 : 334,298.95 = 203,671.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,287.06/334,298.95 = 203,671.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,287.06x = 334,298.95 × 203,671.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,287.06x = 68,087,232,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,087,232,111.73/242,287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,018.85

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