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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,091.96, 393,906.71 and 242,978.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,091.96, 393,906.71 and 242,978.90 is: 334,546.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,091.96 : 393,906.71 = 242,978.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,091.96/393,906.71 = 242,978.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,091.96x = 393,906.71 × 242,978.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,091.96x = 95,711,017,736.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,711,017,736.33/286,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,546.34

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