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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,871.53, 335,254.95 and 182,617.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,871.53, 335,254.95 and 182,617.11 is: 252,080.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,871.53 : 335,254.95 = 182,617.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,871.53/335,254.95 = 182,617.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,871.53x = 335,254.95 × 182,617.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,871.53x = 61,223,290,082.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,223,290,082.19/242,871.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,080.97

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