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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,200.64, 517,674.24 and 241,142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,200.64, 517,674.24 and 241,142.40 is: 332,710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,200.64 : 517,674.24 = 241,142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,200.64/517,674.24 = 241,142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,200.64x = 517,674.24 × 241,142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,200.64x = 124,833,208,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,833,208,651.78/375,200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,710.54

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