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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,217.57, 443,292.99 and 242,286.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,217.57, 443,292.99 and 242,286.15 is: 362,584.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,217.57 : 443,292.99 = 242,286.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,217.57/443,292.99 = 242,286.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,217.57x = 443,292.99 × 242,286.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,217.57x = 107,403,751,869.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,403,751,869.09/296,217.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,584.00

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