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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,320.70, 442,981.05 and 242,832.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,320.70, 442,981.05 and 242,832.70 is: 364,249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,320.70 : 442,981.05 = 242,832.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,320.70/442,981.05 = 242,832.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,320.70x = 442,981.05 × 242,832.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,320.70x = 107,570,284,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,570,284,420.34/295,320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,249.05

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