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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,311.20, 505,966.80 and 242,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,311.20, 505,966.80 and 242,832.80 is: 364,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,311.20 : 505,966.80 = 242,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,311.20/505,966.80 = 242,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,311.20x = 505,966.80 × 242,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,311.20x = 122,865,334,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,865,334,751.04/337,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,249.20

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