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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,823.60, 334,713.60 and 182,306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,823.60, 334,713.60 and 182,306.88 is: 251,295.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,823.60 : 334,713.60 = 182,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,823.60/334,713.60 = 182,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,823.60x = 334,713.60 × 182,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,823.60x = 61,020,592,109.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,020,592,109.57/242,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,295.97

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