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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,099.36, 395,259.54 and 242,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,099.36, 395,259.54 and 242,248.80 is: 362,557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,099.36 : 395,259.54 = 242,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,099.36/395,259.54 = 242,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,099.36x = 395,259.54 × 242,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,099.36x = 95,751,149,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,751,149,253.55/264,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,557.29

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