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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,007.70, 442,511.55 and 242,519.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,007.70, 442,511.55 and 242,519.70 is: 363,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,007.70 : 442,511.55 = 242,519.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,007.70/442,511.55 = 242,519.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,007.70x = 442,511.55 × 242,519.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,007.70x = 107,317,768,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,317,768,352.54/295,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,779.55

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