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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,565.30, 363,847.95 and 241,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,565.30, 363,847.95 and 241,010.10 is: 361,515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,565.30 : 363,847.95 = 241,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,565.30/363,847.95 = 241,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,565.30x = 363,847.95 × 241,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,565.30x = 87,691,030,814.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,691,030,814.30/242,565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,515.15

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