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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,794.20, 377,691.30 and 242,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,794.20, 377,691.30 and 242,117.40 is: 363,176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,794.20 : 377,691.30 = 242,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,794.20/377,691.30 = 242,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,794.20x = 377,691.30 × 242,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,794.20x = 91,445,635,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,445,635,558.62/251,794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,176.10

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