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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,256.12, 543,564.18 and 242,391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,256.12, 543,564.18 and 242,391.96 is: 363,708.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,256.12 : 543,564.18 = 242,391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,256.12/543,564.18 = 242,391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,256.12x = 543,564.18 × 242,391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,256.12x = 131,755,586,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,755,586,975.99/362,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,708.38

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