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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,496.46, 409,876.23 and 242,206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,496.46, 409,876.23 and 242,206.43 is: 361,660.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,496.46 : 409,876.23 = 242,206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,496.46/409,876.23 = 242,206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,496.46x = 409,876.23 × 242,206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,496.46x = 99,274,655,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,274,655,906.64/274,496.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,660.97

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