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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,942.96, 520,302.52 and 241,342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,942.96, 520,302.52 and 241,342.12 is: 333,129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,942.96 : 520,302.52 = 241,342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,942.96/520,302.52 = 241,342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,942.96x = 520,302.52 × 241,342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,942.96x = 125,570,913,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,570,913,218.14/376,942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,129.75

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