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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,569.40, 363,854.10 and 183,520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,569.40, 363,854.10 and 183,520.40 is: 275,280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,569.40 : 363,854.10 = 183,520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,569.40/363,854.10 = 183,520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,569.40x = 363,854.10 × 183,520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,569.40x = 66,774,649,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,774,649,973.64/242,569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,280.60

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