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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,847.40, 364,271.10 and 183,798.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,847.40, 364,271.10 and 183,798.40 is: 275,697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,847.40 : 364,271.10 = 183,798.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,847.40/364,271.10 = 183,798.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,847.40x = 364,271.10 × 183,798.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,847.40x = 66,952,445,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,952,445,346.24/242,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,697.60

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