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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,617.70, 363,926.55 and 191,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,617.70, 363,926.55 and 191,879.30 is: 287,818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,617.70 : 363,926.55 = 191,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,617.70/363,926.55 = 191,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,617.70x = 363,926.55 × 191,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,617.70x = 69,829,971,665.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,829,971,665.42/242,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,818.95

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