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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,125.20, 612,187.80 and 242,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,125.20, 612,187.80 and 242,237.20 is: 363,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,125.20 : 612,187.80 = 242,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,125.20/612,187.80 = 242,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,125.20x = 612,187.80 × 242,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,125.20x = 148,294,658,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,294,658,546.16/408,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,355.80

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