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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,544.68, 486,029.65 and 242,159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,544.68, 486,029.65 and 242,159.97 is: 333,849.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,544.68 : 486,029.65 = 242,159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,544.68/486,029.65 = 242,159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,544.68x = 486,029.65 × 242,159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,544.68x = 117,696,923,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,696,923,642.64/352,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,849.67

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