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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,271.70, 442,251.45 and 242,783.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,271.70, 442,251.45 and 242,783.70 is: 363,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,271.70 : 442,251.45 = 242,783.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,271.70/442,251.45 = 242,783.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,271.70x = 442,251.45 × 242,783.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,271.70x = 107,371,443,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,371,443,361.37/295,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,636.08

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