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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,856.25, 335,233.94 and 182,601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,856.25, 335,233.94 and 182,601.86 is: 252,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,856.25 : 335,233.94 = 182,601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,856.25/335,233.94 = 182,601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,856.25x = 335,233.94 × 182,601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,856.25x = 61,214,340,066.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,214,340,066.12/242,856.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,059.98

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