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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,055.12, 615,539.56 and 242,101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,055.12, 615,539.56 and 242,101.66 is: 334,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,055.12 : 615,539.56 = 242,101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,055.12/615,539.56 = 242,101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,055.12x = 615,539.56 × 242,101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,055.12x = 149,023,149,271.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,023,149,271.67/446,055.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,091.33

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