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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,176.66, 610,203.81 and 240,972.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,176.66, 610,203.81 and 240,972.50 is: 332,542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,176.66 : 610,203.81 = 240,972.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,176.66/610,203.81 = 240,972.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,176.66x = 610,203.81 × 240,972.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,176.66x = 147,042,337,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,042,337,605.23/442,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,542.06

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