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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,094.64, 615,611.14 and 242,145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,094.64, 615,611.14 and 242,145.45 is: 334,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,094.64 : 615,611.14 = 242,145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,094.64/615,611.14 = 242,145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,094.64x = 615,611.14 × 242,145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,094.64x = 149,067,435,914.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,067,435,914.95/446,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,161.01

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