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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,570.60, 451,699.80 and 242,521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,570.60, 451,699.80 and 242,521.60 is: 363,254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,570.60 : 451,699.80 = 242,521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,570.60/451,699.80 = 242,521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,570.60x = 451,699.80 × 242,521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,570.60x = 109,546,958,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,546,958,215.68/301,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,254.77

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