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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,802.20, 532,203.30 and 242,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,802.20, 532,203.30 and 242,827.80 is: 364,241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,802.20 : 532,203.30 = 242,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,802.20/532,203.30 = 242,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,802.20x = 532,203.30 × 242,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,802.20x = 129,233,756,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,233,756,491.74/354,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,241.70

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