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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,307.16, 334,326.75 and 203,691.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,307.16, 334,326.75 and 203,691.82 is: 281,046.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,307.16 : 334,326.75 = 203,691.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,307.16/334,326.75 = 203,691.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,307.16x = 334,326.75 × 203,691.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,307.16x = 68,099,624,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,099,624,182.19/242,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,046.69

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