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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,814.98, 335,346 and 184,835.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,814.98, 335,346 and 184,835.72 is: 255,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,814.98 : 335,346 = 184,835.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,814.98/335,346 = 184,835.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,814.98x = 335,346 × 184,835.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,814.98x = 61,983,919,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,983,919,359.12/242,814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,272.22

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