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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,577.10, 451,709.55 and 242,528.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,577.10, 451,709.55 and 242,528.10 is: 363,264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,577.10 : 451,709.55 = 242,528.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,577.10/451,709.55 = 242,528.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,577.10x = 451,709.55 × 242,528.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,577.10x = 109,552,258,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,552,258,913.36/301,577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,264.51

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