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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,373.57, 363,437.31 and 181,848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,373.57, 363,437.31 and 181,848.34 is: 272,680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,373.57 : 363,437.31 = 181,848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,373.57/363,437.31 = 181,848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,373.57x = 363,437.31 × 181,848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,373.57x = 66,090,472,653.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,090,472,653.79/242,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,680.20

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