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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,703.20, 363,277.20 and 189,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,703.20, 363,277.20 and 189,826.40 is: 284,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,703.20 : 363,277.20 = 189,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,703.20/363,277.20 = 189,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,703.20x = 363,277.20 × 189,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,703.20x = 68,959,603,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,959,603,078.08/242,703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,131.41

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