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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,922.02, 335,493.77 and 184,942.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,922.02, 335,493.77 and 184,942.85 is: 255,420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,922.02 : 335,493.77 = 184,942.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,922.02/335,493.77 = 184,942.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,922.02x = 335,493.77 × 184,942.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,922.02x = 62,047,171,378.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,047,171,378.86/242,922.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,420.12

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