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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,439.20, 425,197.56 and 243,870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,439.20, 425,197.56 and 243,870.24 is: 367,133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,439.20 : 425,197.56 = 243,870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,439.20/425,197.56 = 243,870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,439.20x = 425,197.56 × 243,870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,439.20x = 103,693,031,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,693,031,004.61/282,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,133.99

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