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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,875.20, 367,312.80 and 242,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,875.20, 367,312.80 and 242,542.40 is: 363,813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,875.20 : 367,312.80 = 242,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,875.20/367,312.80 = 242,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,875.20x = 367,312.80 × 242,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,875.20x = 89,088,928,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,088,928,062.72/244,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,813.60

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