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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,127.75, 615,651.44 and 242,185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,127.75, 615,651.44 and 242,185.95 is: 334,213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,127.75 : 615,651.44 = 242,185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,127.75/615,651.44 = 242,185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,127.75x = 615,651.44 × 242,185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,127.75x = 149,102,127,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,102,127,654.34/446,127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,213.97

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