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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,091.19, 615,606.44 and 242,141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,091.19, 615,606.44 and 242,141.98 is: 334,156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,091.19 : 615,606.44 = 242,141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,091.19/615,606.44 = 242,141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,091.19x = 615,606.44 × 242,141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,091.19x = 149,064,162,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,064,162,282.35/446,091.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,156.26

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