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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,715.76, 492,186.88 and 242,010.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,715.76, 492,186.88 and 242,010.04 is: 333,918.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,715.76 : 492,186.88 = 242,010.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,715.76/492,186.88 = 242,010.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,715.76x = 492,186.88 × 242,010.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,715.76x = 119,114,166,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,114,166,516.28/356,715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,918.99

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