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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,887.28, 364,547.57 and 241,983.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,887.28, 364,547.57 and 241,983.02 is: 363,190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,887.28 : 364,547.57 = 241,983.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,887.28/364,547.57 = 241,983.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,887.28x = 364,547.57 × 241,983.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,887.28x = 88,214,321,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,214,321,623.72/242,887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,190.38

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