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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,525.10, 363,787.65 and 204,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,525.10, 363,787.65 and 204,033.90 is: 306,050.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,525.10 : 363,787.65 = 204,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,525.10/363,787.65 = 204,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,525.10x = 363,787.65 × 204,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,525.10x = 74,225,013,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,225,013,001.34/242,525.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,050.85

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