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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,405.60, 434,108.40 and 242,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,405.60, 434,108.40 and 242,749.60 is: 364,124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,405.60 : 434,108.40 = 242,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,405.60/434,108.40 = 242,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,405.60x = 434,108.40 × 242,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,405.60x = 105,379,640,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,379,640,456.64/289,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,124.40

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