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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,010.20, 379,515.30 and 242,512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,010.20, 379,515.30 and 242,512.60 is: 363,768.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,010.20 : 379,515.30 = 242,512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,010.20/379,515.30 = 242,512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,010.20x = 379,515.30 × 242,512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,010.20x = 92,037,242,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,037,242,142.78/253,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,768.90

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