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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,185.68, 451,997.01 and 242,727.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,185.68, 451,997.01 and 242,727.17 is: 364,266.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,185.68 : 451,997.01 = 242,727.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,185.68/451,997.01 = 242,727.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,185.68x = 451,997.01 × 242,727.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,185.68x = 109,711,952,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,711,952,825.78/301,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,266.84

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