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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,363.31, 334,501.35 and 184,894.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,363.31, 334,501.35 and 184,894.08 is: 255,184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,363.31 : 334,501.35 = 184,894.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,363.31/334,501.35 = 184,894.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,363.31x = 334,501.35 × 184,894.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,363.31x = 61,847,319,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,847,319,367.01/242,363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,184.33

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