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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,325.59, 421,457.57 and 241,909.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,325.59, 421,457.57 and 241,909.37 is: 361,123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,325.59 : 421,457.57 = 241,909.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,325.59/421,457.57 = 241,909.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,325.59x = 421,457.57 × 241,909.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,325.59x = 101,954,533,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,954,533,737.92/282,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,123.96

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