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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,864.42, 439,968.42 and 242,363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,864.42, 439,968.42 and 242,363.16 is: 334,412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,864.42 : 439,968.42 = 242,363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,864.42/439,968.42 = 242,363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,864.42x = 439,968.42 × 242,363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,864.42x = 106,632,136,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,632,136,571.41/318,864.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,412.15

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