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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,360.03, 401,206.50 and 242,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,360.03, 401,206.50 and 242,445.24 is: 363,818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,360.03 : 401,206.50 = 242,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,360.03/401,206.50 = 242,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,360.03x = 401,206.50 × 242,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,360.03x = 97,270,606,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,270,606,182.06/267,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,818.80

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