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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,325.20, 442,987.80 and 242,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,325.20, 442,987.80 and 242,837.20 is: 364,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,325.20 : 442,987.80 = 242,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,325.20/442,987.80 = 242,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,325.20x = 442,987.80 × 242,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,325.20x = 107,573,916,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,573,916,986.16/295,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,255.80

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