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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,536.40, 363,804.60 and 183,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,536.40, 363,804.60 and 183,487.40 is: 275,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,536.40 : 363,804.60 = 183,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,536.40/363,804.60 = 183,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,536.40x = 363,804.60 × 183,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,536.40x = 66,753,560,162.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,753,560,162.04/242,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,231.10

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