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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,694.17, 379,493.03 and 242,535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,694.17, 379,493.03 and 242,535.11 is: 364,236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,694.17 : 379,493.03 = 242,535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,694.17/379,493.03 = 242,535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,694.17x = 379,493.03 × 242,535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,694.17x = 92,040,382,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,040,382,484.16/252,694.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,236.27

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