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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,385.60, 434,078.40 and 242,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,385.60, 434,078.40 and 242,729.60 is: 364,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,385.60 : 434,078.40 = 242,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,385.60/434,078.40 = 242,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,385.60x = 434,078.40 × 242,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,385.60x = 105,363,676,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,363,676,400.64/289,385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,094.40

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