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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,009.68, 402,608.25 and 243,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,009.68, 402,608.25 and 243,681.24 is: 335,975.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,009.68 : 402,608.25 = 243,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,009.68/402,608.25 = 243,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,009.68x = 402,608.25 × 243,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,009.68x = 98,108,077,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,108,077,594.23/292,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,975.43

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