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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,719.76, 492,192.40 and 242,014.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,719.76, 492,192.40 and 242,014.04 is: 333,924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,719.76 : 492,192.40 = 242,014.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,719.76/492,192.40 = 242,014.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,719.76x = 492,192.40 × 242,014.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,719.76x = 119,117,471,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,117,471,181.30/356,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,924.51

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