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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,274.58, 423,715.59 and 242,636.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,274.58, 423,715.59 and 242,636.58 is: 334,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,274.58 : 423,715.59 = 242,636.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,274.58/423,715.59 = 242,636.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,274.58x = 423,715.59 × 242,636.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,274.58x = 102,808,901,650.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,808,901,650.28/307,274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,583.17

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