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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,934.80, 362,902.20 and 237,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,934.80, 362,902.20 and 237,998.20 is: 356,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,934.80 : 362,902.20 = 237,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,934.80/362,902.20 = 237,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,934.80x = 362,902.20 × 237,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,934.80x = 86,370,070,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,370,070,376.04/241,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,997.30

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