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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,170.94, 545,349.12 and 242,179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,170.94, 545,349.12 and 242,179.57 is: 334,215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,170.94 : 545,349.12 = 242,179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,170.94/545,349.12 = 242,179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,170.94x = 545,349.12 × 242,179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,170.94x = 132,072,415,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,072,415,495.56/395,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,215.91

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