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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,805.20, 572,707.80 and 242,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,805.20, 572,707.80 and 242,182.80 is: 363,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,805.20 : 572,707.80 = 242,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,805.20/572,707.80 = 242,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,805.20x = 572,707.80 × 242,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,805.20x = 138,699,978,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,699,978,585.84/381,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,274.20

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