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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,965.20, 441,791.70 and 242,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,965.20, 441,791.70 and 242,477.20 is: 363,176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,965.20 : 441,791.70 = 242,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,965.20/441,791.70 = 242,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,965.20x = 441,791.70 × 242,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,965.20x = 107,124,414,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,124,414,399.24/294,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,176.45

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