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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,852.22, 512,882.10 and 242,205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,852.22, 512,882.10 and 242,205.12 is: 363,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,852.22 : 512,882.10 = 242,205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,852.22/512,882.10 = 242,205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,852.22x = 512,882.10 × 242,205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,852.22x = 124,222,670,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,222,670,576.35/341,852.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,381.20

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