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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,570.10, 363,855.15 and 183,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,570.10, 363,855.15 and 183,083.70 is: 274,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,570.10 : 363,855.15 = 183,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,570.10/363,855.15 = 183,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,570.10x = 363,855.15 × 183,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,570.10x = 66,615,947,126.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,615,947,126.06/242,570.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,625.55

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