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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,370.38, 611,853.55 and 242,166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,370.38, 611,853.55 and 242,166.38 is: 334,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,370.38 : 611,853.55 = 242,166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,370.38/611,853.55 = 242,166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,370.38x = 611,853.55 × 242,166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,370.38x = 148,170,355,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,170,355,628.97/443,370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,190.92

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