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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,582.88, 401,051.94 and 242,107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,582.88, 401,051.94 and 242,107.92 is: 334,148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,582.88 : 401,051.94 = 242,107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,582.88/401,051.94 = 242,107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,582.88x = 401,051.94 × 242,107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,582.88x = 97,097,851,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,097,851,005.36/290,582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,148.56

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