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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,160.76, 498,448.50 and 242,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,160.76, 498,448.50 and 242,035.96 is: 363,205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,160.76 : 498,448.50 = 242,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,160.76/498,448.50 = 242,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,160.76x = 498,448.50 × 242,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,160.76x = 120,642,461,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,642,461,208.06/332,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,205.04

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