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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,453.85, 393,027.57 and 242,348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,453.85, 393,027.57 and 242,348.08 is: 333,677.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,453.85 : 393,027.57 = 242,348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,453.85/393,027.57 = 242,348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,453.85x = 393,027.57 × 242,348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,453.85x = 95,249,476,976.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,249,476,976.57/285,453.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,677.32

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