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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,934.77, 423,262.98 and 242,207.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,934.77, 423,262.98 and 242,207.91 is: 363,621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,934.77 : 423,262.98 = 242,207.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,934.77/423,262.98 = 242,207.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,934.77x = 423,262.98 × 242,207.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,934.77x = 102,517,641,766.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,517,641,766.17/281,934.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,621.85

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