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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,351.60, 434,027.40 and 242,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,351.60, 434,027.40 and 242,695.60 is: 364,043.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,351.60 : 434,027.40 = 242,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,351.60/434,027.40 = 242,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,351.60x = 434,027.40 × 242,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,351.60x = 105,336,540,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,336,540,259.44/289,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,043.40

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