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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,056.70, 612,085.05 and 242,168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,056.70, 612,085.05 and 242,168.70 is: 363,253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,056.70 : 612,085.05 = 242,168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,056.70/612,085.05 = 242,168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,056.70x = 612,085.05 × 242,168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,056.70x = 148,227,840,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,227,840,847.94/408,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,253.05

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