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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,176.16, 610,203.12 and 240,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,176.16, 610,203.12 and 240,972 is: 332,541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,176.16 : 610,203.12 = 240,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,176.16/610,203.12 = 240,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,176.16x = 610,203.12 × 240,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,176.16x = 147,041,866,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,041,866,232.64/442,176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,541.37

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