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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,641.10, 451,805.55 and 242,592.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,641.10, 451,805.55 and 242,592.10 is: 363,360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,641.10 : 451,805.55 = 242,592.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,641.10/451,805.55 = 242,592.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,641.10x = 451,805.55 × 242,592.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,641.10x = 109,604,457,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,604,457,166.16/301,641.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,360.49

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