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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,002.10, 363,003.15 and 232,816.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,002.10, 363,003.15 and 232,816.70 is: 349,225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,002.10 : 363,003.15 = 232,816.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,002.10/363,003.15 = 232,816.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,002.10x = 363,003.15 × 232,816.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,002.10x = 84,513,195,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,513,195,472.61/242,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,225.05

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