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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,347.60, 434,021.40 and 242,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,347.60, 434,021.40 and 242,691.60 is: 364,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,347.60 : 434,021.40 = 242,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,347.60/434,021.40 = 242,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,347.60x = 434,021.40 × 242,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,347.60x = 105,333,348,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,333,348,000.24/289,347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,037.40

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