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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,360.02, 492,827.70 and 242,810.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,360.02, 492,827.70 and 242,810.16 is: 334,854.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,360.02 : 492,827.70 = 242,810.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,360.02/492,827.70 = 242,810.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,360.02x = 492,827.70 × 242,810.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,360.02x = 119,663,572,689.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,663,572,689.43/357,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,854.39

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