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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,733.61, 335,091.25 and 188,165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,733.61, 335,091.25 and 188,165.23 is: 259,760.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,733.61 : 335,091.25 = 188,165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,733.61/335,091.25 = 188,165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,733.61x = 335,091.25 × 188,165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,733.61x = 63,052,522,127.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,052,522,127.24/242,733.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,760.16

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