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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,733.86, 335,091.59 and 188,165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,733.86, 335,091.59 and 188,165.48 is: 259,760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,733.86 : 335,091.59 = 188,165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,733.86/335,091.59 = 188,165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,733.86x = 335,091.59 × 188,165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,733.86x = 63,052,669,876.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,052,669,876.31/242,733.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,760.50

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