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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,845.58, 335,219.29 and 182,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,845.58, 335,219.29 and 182,591.24 is: 252,045.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,845.58 : 335,219.29 = 182,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,845.58/335,219.29 = 182,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,845.58x = 335,219.29 × 182,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,845.58x = 61,208,103,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,208,103,700.45/242,845.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,045.37

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