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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,831.40, 364,247.10 and 183,782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,831.40, 364,247.10 and 183,782.40 is: 275,673.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,831.40 : 364,247.10 = 183,782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,831.40/364,247.10 = 183,782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,831.40x = 364,247.10 × 183,782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,831.40x = 66,942,206,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,942,206,231.04/242,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,673.60

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