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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,306.16, 334,325.37 and 203,690.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,306.16, 334,325.37 and 203,690.82 is: 281,045.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,306.16 : 334,325.37 = 203,690.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,306.16/334,325.37 = 203,690.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,306.16x = 334,325.37 × 203,690.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,306.16x = 68,099,008,762.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,099,008,762.10/242,306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,045.31

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