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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,310.41, 334,331.24 and 203,695.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,310.41, 334,331.24 and 203,695.10 is: 281,051.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,310.41 : 334,331.24 = 203,695.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,310.41/334,331.24 = 203,695.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,310.41x = 334,331.24 × 203,695.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,310.41x = 68,101,632,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,101,632,674.79/242,310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,051.21

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