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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,536.10, 363,804.15 and 204,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,536.10, 363,804.15 and 204,044.90 is: 306,067.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,536.10 : 363,804.15 = 204,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,536.10/363,804.15 = 204,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,536.10x = 363,804.15 × 204,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,536.10x = 74,232,381,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,232,381,406.34/242,536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,067.35

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