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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,868.09, 457,137.20 and 242,092.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,868.09, 457,137.20 and 242,092.08 is: 363,007.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,868.09 : 457,137.20 = 242,092.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,868.09/457,137.20 = 242,092.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,868.09x = 457,137.20 × 242,092.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,868.09x = 110,669,294,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,669,294,382.92/304,868.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,007.15

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