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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,570.60, 363,855.90 and 204,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,570.60, 363,855.90 and 204,079.40 is: 306,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,570.60 : 363,855.90 = 204,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,570.60/363,855.90 = 204,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,570.60x = 363,855.90 × 204,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,570.60x = 74,255,493,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,255,493,758.46/242,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,119.10

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