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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,184.83, 451,995.74 and 242,726.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,184.83, 451,995.74 and 242,726.32 is: 364,265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,184.83 : 451,995.74 = 242,726.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,184.83/451,995.74 = 242,726.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,184.83x = 451,995.74 × 242,726.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,184.83x = 109,711,264,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,711,264,252.80/301,184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,265.57

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