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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,846.09, 335,219.98 and 182,591.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,846.09, 335,219.98 and 182,591.74 is: 252,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,846.09 : 335,219.98 = 182,591.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,846.09/335,219.98 = 182,591.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,846.09x = 335,219.98 × 182,591.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,846.09x = 61,208,397,754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,208,397,754.87/242,846.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,046.06

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