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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,595.06, 362,186.80 and 185,369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,595.06, 362,186.80 and 185,369.47 is: 276,750.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,595.06 : 362,186.80 = 185,369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,595.06/362,186.80 = 185,369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,595.06x = 362,186.80 × 185,369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,595.06x = 67,138,375,157.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,138,375,157.00/242,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,750.79

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