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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,369.44, 396,960.56 and 242,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,369.44, 396,960.56 and 242,012.24 is: 362,021.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,369.44 : 396,960.56 = 242,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,369.44/396,960.56 = 242,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,369.44x = 396,960.56 × 242,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,369.44x = 96,069,314,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,069,314,317.25/265,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,021.02

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