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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,117.62, 615,643.10 and 242,168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,117.62, 615,643.10 and 242,168.68 is: 334,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,117.62 : 615,643.10 = 242,168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,117.62/615,643.10 = 242,168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,117.62x = 615,643.10 × 242,168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,117.62x = 149,089,475,667.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,089,475,667.27/446,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,193.21

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