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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,456.91, 405,350.42 and 242,674.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,456.91, 405,350.42 and 242,674.77 is: 335,205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,456.91 : 405,350.42 = 242,674.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,456.91/405,350.42 = 242,674.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,456.91x = 405,350.42 × 242,674.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,456.91x = 98,368,320,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,368,320,859.46/293,456.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,205.33

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