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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,874.54, 335,259.09 and 182,620.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,874.54, 335,259.09 and 182,620.14 is: 252,085.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,874.54 : 335,259.09 = 182,620.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,874.54/335,259.09 = 182,620.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,874.54x = 335,259.09 × 182,620.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,874.54x = 61,225,061,952.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,225,061,952.07/242,874.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,085.14

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