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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,976.08, 545,132.19 and 242,099.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,976.08, 545,132.19 and 242,099.31 is: 334,137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,976.08 : 545,132.19 = 242,099.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,976.08/545,132.19 = 242,099.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,976.08x = 545,132.19 × 242,099.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,976.08x = 131,976,130,009.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,976,130,009.91/394,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,137.02

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