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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,311.41, 334,332.61 and 203,696.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,311.41, 334,332.61 and 203,696.10 is: 281,052.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,311.41 : 334,332.61 = 203,696.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,311.41/334,332.61 = 203,696.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,311.41x = 334,332.61 × 203,696.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,311.41x = 68,102,248,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,102,248,759.82/242,311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,052.59

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