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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,298.41, 334,314.68 and 203,683.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,298.41, 334,314.68 and 203,683.07 is: 281,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,298.41 : 334,314.68 = 203,683.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,298.41/334,314.68 = 203,683.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,298.41x = 334,314.68 × 203,683.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,298.41x = 68,094,240,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,094,240,185.84/242,298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,034.62

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