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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,122.33, 501,214.30 and 242,263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,122.33, 501,214.30 and 242,263.31 is: 334,393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,122.33 : 501,214.30 = 242,263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,122.33/501,214.30 = 242,263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,122.33x = 501,214.30 × 242,263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,122.33x = 121,425,832,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,425,832,225.60/363,122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,393.74

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