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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,658.47, 387,718.50 and 242,867.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,658.47, 387,718.50 and 242,867.11 is: 335,511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,658.47 : 387,718.50 = 242,867.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,658.47/387,718.50 = 242,867.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,658.47x = 387,718.50 × 242,867.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,658.47x = 94,164,071,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,164,071,588.54/280,658.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,511.24

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